sally

The word “sally” has 2 syllables: sal-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈsæli/

What is synonym and antonym for sally?

In the thesaurus, “sally” has 20 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for sally

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.

Before the battle, the soldiers made a courageous sally against the enemy lines.
Her witty sally during the conversation brought laughter to the room.
The knight's bold sally into enemy territory caught the opposing forces off guard.
With a quick sally, the cat pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
She made a witty sally during the conversation, eliciting laughter from everyone present.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms or another words to sally, such as: assail, assault, attack, capture, charge, ensnare, entrap.

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