shoot synonyms

shoot

v.

  1. To discharge

    fire, shoot off, expel, pull the trigger, set off, torpedo, explode, ignite, blast, sharpshoot, open fire, rake, gauntlet, pump full of lead*.

  2. To move rapidly

    dart, spurt, rush; see hasten 1, hurry 1.

  3. To kill by shooting

    dispatch, murder, execute; see kill 1.

  4. To hunt

    follow the chase, go afield, go gunning; see hunt 1.

  5. *To inquire

    request, solicit, ask; see question 1.

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