shoot-down (Meaning)
Synonyms & Antonyms of shoot-down
Synonyms:
- scout
- skewer
- make fun of
- jibe
- make sport of
- scoff (at)
- poke fun at
- tease
- deride
- parody
- jeer
- taunt
- gibe
- cock snooks (at)
Antonyms:
shoot-down Sentence Examples
- Two planes engaged in a thrilling aerial dogfight, culminating in a spectacular shoot-down.
- The military conducted a missile shoot-down drill to assess its defense capabilities.
- The reporter captured a chilling moment as a plane was mercilessly shot down in broad daylight.
- The investigation into the shoot-down revealed a series of tragic errors that led to the loss of life.
- The government issued a stern warning to any potential aggressors that any attempt to violate its airspace would result in an immediate shoot-down.
- The fighter jet executed a precise maneuver, locking onto its target and delivering a devastating shoot-down.
- The rogue satellite posed a threat to national security, necessitating its shoot-down by a specialized team.
- The discovery of a downed satellite provided valuable insights into the capabilities of an adversarial nation's shoot-down technology.
- The pilot ejected safely seconds before his plane was shot down, narrowly escaping with his life.
- The shoot-down of a civilian aircraft sparked global outrage and raised concerns about safety in the skies.
FAQs About the word shoot-down
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Two planes engaged in a thrilling aerial dogfight, culminating in a spectacular shoot-down.
The military conducted a missile shoot-down drill to assess its defense capabilities.
The reporter captured a chilling moment as a plane was mercilessly shot down in broad daylight.
The investigation into the shoot-down revealed a series of tragic errors that led to the loss of life.