bullet

The word “bullet” has 2 syllables: bul-let

It's pronounced as /ˈbʊlɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for bullet?

In the thesaurus, “bullet” has 18 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bullet along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bullet

noun
1. A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.
2. An entire round of unfired ammunition for a firearm, including the projectile, the cartridge casing, the propellant charge, etc.
3. Ammunition for a sling or slingshot which has been manufactured for such use.
4. A printed symbol in the form of a solid circle, (•), often used in lieu of numbers for marking items in a list. (see also bulleted).
5. A large scheduled repayment of the principal of a loan; a balloon payment.
6. A rejection letter, as for employment, admission to a school or a competition.
7. One year of prison time.
8. An ace (the playing card).
9. Anything that is projected extremely fast.
10. (in attributive use) Very fast (speedy).
11. A plumb or sinker.
12. (particularly in Northern Ireland) The heavy projectile thrown in a game of road bowling.
13. A roughly bullet-shaped sweet consisting of a cylinder of liquorice covered in chocolate.
14. A small ball.
15. A cannonball.
16. The fetlock of a horse.
17. A young or little bull; a male calf.
verb
1. To draw attention to (text) by, or as if by, placing a graphic bullet in front of it.
2. To speed, like a bullet.
3. To make a shot, especially with great speed.

The police officer found a bullet at the crime scene.
He loaded another bullet into the chamber.
The soldier was hit by a stray bullet during the battle.
The journalist wrote that the mayor dodged a political bullet with his latest decision.
The movie showed a bullet flying in slow motion.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bullet, such as: ammunition, ball, blank, cannonball, cap, cartridge, charge.

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