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salvoes

The word “salvoes” has 2 syllables: sal-voes

It's pronounced as /ˈsæl.voʊz/

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In the thesaurus, “salvoes” has 50 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for salvoes along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for salvoes

Antonyms for salvoes

  • dribbles
  • drips
  • trickles

Meanings of salvoes

  • noun
    1. An exception; a reservation; an excuse.
    2. A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley.
    3. A salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon.
    4. (by extension) Any volley, as in an argument or debate.
    5. The combined cheers of a crowd.

Example Sentences

  • The naval fleet unleashed a series of thunderous salvoes against the enemy ships.
  • Diplomatic tensions escalated as both sides exchanged verbal salvoes.
  • The protesters responded with defiant salvoes of chants and slogans.
  • In the midst of the battle, the artillery fired continuous salvoes to support the advancing troops.
  • The political debate was marked by intense salvoes of accusations and rebuttals.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to salvoes, such as: avalanches, barrages, blitzes, blitzkriegs, bombardments, broadsides, bursts.

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