Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gunned
verb
/ɡʌnd/
Definition
To shoot or fire something at high speed or intensity.
Examples
- The police gunned down the suspect during the chase.
- He gunned the engine to overtake the other cars.
- In a fit of anger, she gunned her words like bullets at him.
Meaning
The term ‘gunned’ refers to the act of using a gun or firearm to shoot, often implying a forceful or aggressive action. It can also relate to the idea of accelerating quickly, as in a vehicle or a process.
Synonyms
- fired
- shot
- accelerated
- revved
