cross fire (Meaning)
cross fire
rapid or heated exchange of words, firing (as in combat) from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross, a situation wherein the forces of opposing factions meet, cross, or clash, a rapid or angry exchange (as of words), gunfire from two or more places so that the lines of fire cross
Synonyms & Antonyms of cross fire
cross fire Sentence Examples
- The soldiers found themselves caught in a deadly crossfire between enemy forces.
- The crossfire escalated into a fierce gun battle, leaving civilians trapped and terrified.
- The photographer captured a haunting image of a mother and child caught in the crossfire of a war-torn city.
- The protesters were met with a barrage of tear gas and rubber bullets as they marched into the crossfire.
- The rescue workers faced intense crossfire as they attempted to evacuate survivors from the burning building.
- The police officer was wounded in the crossfire during a shootout with armed criminals.
- The car was caught in the crossfire of a gang war, riddled with bullets.
- The sniper's crossfire proved deadly, taking out multiple targets from afar.
- The civilians huddled together in the basement, desperately trying to avoid the crossfire raging overhead.
- The crossfire between the rival factions threatened to escalate into a full-blown conflict.
FAQs About the word cross fire
rapid or heated exchange of words, firing (as in combat) from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross, a situation wherein the forces of opposing fac
controversy, fight, quarrel, argument, bicker, row,dispute, battle royal, misunderstanding, altercation
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The soldiers found themselves caught in a deadly crossfire between enemy forces.
The crossfire escalated into a fierce gun battle, leaving civilians trapped and terrified.
The photographer captured a haunting image of a mother and child caught in the crossfire of a war-torn city.
The protesters were met with a barrage of tear gas and rubber bullets as they marched into the crossfire.
