Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
warning-shot
noun
/ˈwɔːrnɪŋ ʃɒt/
Definition
A warning-shot is a shot fired as a signal to show that an action should stop or that there may be repercussions.
Examples
- The police fired a warning shot to disperse the crowd.
- He took a warning shot at the intruder to scare him away.
- In the negotiations, she issued a warning shot about the potential consequences of inaction.
Meaning
It serves as a cautionary measure, usually indicating that the next shot may not be a warning.
Synonyms
- cautionary shot
- signal
- advisory shot
