REBOUND Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word rebound. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| backlash | nounn | |||||
noun • a movement back from an impact • an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence verb • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect | ||||||
| bounce | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the quality of a substance that is able to rebound • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards • rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) verb • spring back; spring away from an impact • hit something so that it bounces • move up and down repeatedly • come back after being refused • leap suddenly • refuse to accept and send back • eject from the premises | ||||||
| carom | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a glancing rebound • a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other verb • rebound after hitting • make a carom | ||||||
| comeback | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity | ||||||
| compensation | nounn | |||||
noun • something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) • (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors • the act of compensating for service or loss or injury | ||||||
| counteraction | nounn | |||||
noun • action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action | ||||||
| kickback | nounn | |||||
noun • a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction | ||||||
| reaction | nounn | |||||
noun • (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others • an idea evoked by some experience • a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent • (mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body • a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude • extreme conservatism in political or social matters • doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like | ||||||
| recoil | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • a movement back from an impact verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • spring back; spring away from an impact • spring back, as from a forceful thrust | ||||||
| recovery | nounn | |||||
noun • return to an original state • gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury • the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) | ||||||
| reparation | nounn | |||||
noun • compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury • (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors • the act of putting something in working order again • something done or paid in expiation of a wrong | ||||||
| ricochet | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a glancing rebound verb • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||
| spring | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed • a natural flow of ground water • a point at which water issues forth • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • develop into a distinctive entity • spring back; spring away from an impact • develop suddenly • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly | ||||||
| ricochetting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • To rebound off something wildly in a seemingly random direction. • To operate upon by ricochet firing. | ||||||
