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View usage for: (fjuːzɪleɪd, US -lɑːd) singular nounA fusillade of shots or objects is a large number of them fired or thrown at the same time. [formal] Both were killed in a fusillade of bullets fired at close range. [+ of] Synonyms: barrage, fire, burst, hail More Synonyms of fusillade fusillade in British English (ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd, -ˈlɑːd) noun1. a simultaneous or rapid continual discharge of firearms 2. a sudden outburst, as of criticism verb3. (transitive) to attack with a fusillade Word origin C19: from French, from fusiller to shoot; see fusil1fusillade in American English (ˈfjusəˌlɑd; ˈfjʊsəˌleɪd; ˈfjʊzəlɑd; ˈfjʊzəleɪd) noun1. a simultaneous or rapid and continuous discharge of many firearms 2. something like this a fusillade of questions verb transitiveWord forms: ˈfusilˌladed or ˈfusilˌlading3. to shoot down or attack with a fusillade Word origin Fr < fusiller, to shoot < fusil: see fusil 2Examples of 'fusillade' in a sentencefusillade Definition a sudden outburst of criticism, questions, etc. Both were killed in a fusillade of bullets. Additional synonymsDefinition a sudden increase of effort short bursts of activity Synonyms rush, surge, fit, outbreak, outburst, spate, gush, torrent, eruption, spurt, outpouringDefinition the act of shooting weapons His car was raked with fire from automatic weapons. Synonyms bombardment, shooting, firing, shelling, hail, volley, barrage, gunfire, sniping, flak, salvo, fusillade, cannonadeDefinition words, ideas, missiles, etc., directed with force and in great quantity The soldier managed to dodge a hail of bullets. Synonyms shower, rain, storm, battery, volley, barrage, bombardment, pelting, downpour, salvo, broadside- furtive
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Additional synonymsDefinition a simultaneous discharge of guns in battle or on a ceremonial occasion His testimony was only one in a salvo of new attacks. Synonyms barrage, storm, bombardment, strafe, cannonadeDefinition the simultaneous firing of several weapons It's still not known how many died in the volleys of gunfire. Synonyms barrage, blast, burst, explosion, shower, hail, discharge, bombardment, salvo, fusillade, cannonade |