Synonyms for ricochet

Synonyms for (noun) ricochet

Synonyms: ricochet, carom

Definition: a glancing rebound

Similar words: recoil, repercussion, rebound, backlash

Definition: a movement back from an impact


Synonyms for (verb) ricochet

Synonyms: spring, bounce, bound, rebound, recoil, resile, reverberate, ricochet, take a hop

Definition: spring back; spring away from an impact

Usage: The rubber ball bounced; These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide

Similar words: spring, jump, leap, bound

Definition: move forward by leaps and bounds

Usage: The horse bounded across the meadow; The child leapt across the puddle; Can you jump over the fence?


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