gun
fire
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the repeated shooting of one or several guns
- The soldiers took cover as the gunfire intensified from the opposing forces.
- The movie scene was so realistic that the audience could almost feel the tension of the gunfire.
- Residents were advised to stay indoors due to the ongoing gunfire in the neighborhood.
- The ceasefire was shattered by sudden bursts of gunfire from both sides.
Synonyms:
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the sound made by firing a gun or guns
- The distant echoes of gunfire filled the air, adding to the tension in the city.
- They crouched behind the barricade, listening to the sporadic gunfire in the distance.