sallies

The word “sallies” has 2 syllables: sal-lies

It's pronounced as /ˈsæl.iz/

What is synonym and antonym for sallies?

In the thesaurus, “sallies” has 21 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for sallies along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sallies

noun
1. A willow.
2. Any tree that looks like a willow.
3. An object made from the above trees' wood.
4. A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
5. A sudden rushing forth.
6. A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
7. An excursion or side trip.
8. A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.
9. A member of the Salvation Army.
10. A kind of stonefly.
11. A wren.
verb
1. To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
2. To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.").
3. To venture off the beaten path.

The comedian's quick wit and clever sallies had the audience in stitches all night.
In the heat of debate, he launched sharp sallies against his opponent's arguments.
The expert swordsman's swift sallies left his opponents bewildered and defeated.
During the game, the chess grandmaster made strategic sallies that caught his opponent off guard.
Her sharp sallies in the meeting revealed a keen intellect and a knack for repartee.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms or another words to sallies, such as: assails, assaults, attacks, captures, charges, ensnares, entraps.

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