REBOUNDS Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word rebounds. (close relations)
rebound
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| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| bound | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • confined by bonds • held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union • secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form noun • a line determining the limits of an area • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • the greatest possible degree of something • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') governed by fate • covered or wrapped with a bandage • headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students' • bound by an oath • bound by contract • confined in the bowels verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||
| rally | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm • the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort • a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness • an automobile race run over public roads • (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes verb • gather • call to arms; of military personnel • gather or bring together • return to a former condition • harass with persistent criticism or carping | ||||||
| repercussion | nounn | |||||
noun • a remote or indirect consequence of some action • a movement back from an impact | ||||||
| resile | verbv | |||||
verb • pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc. • spring back; spring away from an impact • formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure • return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed | ||||||
| reverberate | verbv | |||||
verb • ring or echo with sound • have a long or continuing effect • be reflected as heat, sound, or light or shock waves • to throw or bend back (from a surface) • spring back; spring away from an impact • treat, process, heat, melt, or refine in a reverberatory furnace | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| take a hop | verbv | |||||
verb • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||
