UNDER FIRE Synonyms
There are 14 synonyms of the phrase
under fire.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase under fire. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase under fire. (close relations)
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Definition of UNDER FIRE
Definition of UNDER FIRE
Best Alternative Words for UNDER FIRE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | besieged | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 2 | grilled | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | ||||
| 3 | pressed | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | ||||
| 4 | accosted | verbv | ||||
| 5 | assailed | verbv | ||||
| 6 | assaulted | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 7 | attacked | verbv | ||||
| 8 | bombarded | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 9 | challenged | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | confronted | verbv | ||||
| 11 | criticized | verbv | ||||
| 12 | questioned | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 13 | targeted | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | ||||
| 14 | under attack |
Best Hypernyms For UNDER FIRE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
under fire, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
accusation
adversity
attack
censure
challenge
condemnation
criticism
pressure
reproach
scrutiny
