volleys

The word “volleys” has 2 syllables: vol-leys

It's pronounced as /ˈvɑː.li/

What is synonym and antonym for volleys?

In the thesaurus, “volleys” has 51 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for volleys

avalanches
barrages
blitzes
blitzkriegs
bombardments
broadsides
bursts
cannonades
cataclysms
cataracts
currents
deluges
discharges
drumbeats
drumfires
earfuls
engulfments
excesses
flood tides
floods
flurries
flushes
fusillades
gluts
gushes
hails
inundations
outbursts
outflows
outpourings
overabundances
overages
overflows
overkills
overmuch
oversupplies
rashes
rivers
salvoes
salvos
showers
spates
storms
streams
superabundances
superfluities
surfeits
surges
surpluses
tides
torrents

Antonyms for volleys

dribbles
drips
trickles

Meanings of volleys

noun
1. The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.
2. A burst or emission of many things at once.
3. The flight of a ball just before it bounces.
4. A shot in which the ball is played before it hits the ground.
5. A sending of the ball full to the top of the wicket.

Example Sentences

The tennis player returned multiple volleys with incredible speed.
Soldiers fired volleys into the air as part of the ceremonial salute.
During the debate, there were rapid volleys of questions from the audience.
The goalkeeper struggled to defend against the opposing team’s volleys.
The coach drilled the team on how to handle volleys effectively in practice.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to volleys, such as: avalanches, barrages, blitzes, blitzkriegs, bombardments, broadsides, bursts.

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