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
- assail
- assault
- attack
- capture
- charge
- ensnare
- entrap
- excursion
- giggle
- joke
- joking
- josh
- jump
- laugh
- mug
- snare
- sortie
- tackle
- tour
- trap
Meanings of sally
- noun
- A willow.
- Any tree that looks like a willow.
- An object made from the above trees' wood.
- A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
- A sudden rushing forth.
- A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
- An excursion or side trip.
- A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.
- A member of the Salvation Army.
- A kind of stonefly.
- A wren.
- verb
- To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
- To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.").
- To venture off the beaten path.
Example Sentences
- 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.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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