shot
175
5.9
- noun
- /ʃɑt/
- Offensive
:
insulto
- That's a cheap shot, Walter.
- a cheap shot
- a parting shot
I mean, he's taken bigger shots at much more violent people.
- I mean, he's taken bigger shots at much more violent people.
- But the whole like love triangle thing, Cheap shot, don't like it.
Examples
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Yeah, and maybe you're not such a big shot either!
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One isn't as quick to take a shot at a king or a queen.
Fiction book (1993) -
Marcus gets a promotion, starts taking shots at the CEO.
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Okay, Mr. Big Shot, why'd you turn yourself in?
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Tigers from both sides rush in to prevent any cheap shots, and the fight is over.
Academic text (2008) -
In him, another way had begun; even he must have gotten a shot of that old European drive westward.
Fiction book (1997) -
What kind of organization would try to blast Phil's reputation with this cheap shot fired under the radar?
Fiction book (2001) -
The comedian's sharp shot at his rival had the audience laughing and gasping.
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During the debate, the candidate's shot at his opponent's record was met with applause.
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Critics fired a shot at the film, calling it predictable and boring.
Synonyms
34
6.3
An insulting remark meant to hurt someone
33
8.1
A short sarcastic remark that criticizes someone
31
6.7
A pointed remark meant to hurt or criticize
30
5.3
A remark that criticizes someone or something in a negative way
14
6.4
A short sharp remark meant to hurt or criticize someone
11
9.8
A remark that says bad things about someone to hurt their reputation
11
7.2
A quick, unfair criticism aimed at an easy target
11
7.7
A sharp remark that humiliates someone in an argument
8
7.0
A sharp remark that is meant to hurt someone's feelings
7
7.5
A sharp remark that criticizes someone in a not direct way
6
7.9
An insulting remark meant to hurt someone
5
6.6
A remark that makes someone feel small or embarrassed
4
3.5
A rude remark that hurts or upsets someone
1
3.2
A rude comment meant to hurt someone or show no respect
1
9.3
A sharp insulting remark about someone or their actions
1
7.2
A harshly critical comment that aims to hurt or mock someone
1
8.2
A strong attack in words on a person or group
1
7.9
A strong criticism that attacks a person or idea
1
7.4
A mean comment that aims to hurt someone
A remark that is harsh and meant to hurt someone's feelings
A very harsh and angry comment meant to hurt someone
A rude remark that criticizes or insults someone
A sharp remark that stops someone speaking and shames them
Antonyms
Idioms
4
7.7
An early warning action or comment showing a stronger response may follow
Compounds
13
1.8
A small glass that holds one small drink of strong alcohol like whiskey or tequila
5
2.7
A photo taken at the best moment that shows the main thing in the picture clearly
- Specialized
3
2.6
A free throw in basketball taken from the line when an opponent breaks the rules
- Specialized
3
3.6
A basketball shot made by sweeping the arm and releasing the ball high with the hand farthest from the basket
- Specialized
3
2.9
An extra vaccine dose you get after the first to make protection stronger
- Specialized
1
6.1
A short low golf shot that makes the ball run along the ground toward the hole
- Specialized
1
3.8
A soft shot in tennis that lands just over the net and drops quickly, hard to reach
- Archaic
1
9.8
A metal cylinder filled with small balls fired from a cannon to spread them widely
1
3.5
A basketball shot where a player jumps and pushes the ball down into the hoop with one or both hands
1
3.6
A stroke in tennis or similar racket sports made with the back of the hand facing the ball
1
3.9
A basketball move in which a player stands still and uses both hands to put the ball in the basket
- Specialized
1
8.6
A hole that workers drill in rock or earth to hold explosives for blasting
- Archaic
A metal cylinder filled with many small balls that scatter when fired from a cannon
- Jargon
A pool shot where the player holds the cue almost vertical so the cue ball curves around another ball
A tropical plant grown for its edible root that people use to make starch for cooking
- Jargon
A close-range basketball shot made with an underhand scooping motion over a defender
- Specialized
A soft metal mixture mostly made of lead used to make small pellets for shotgun shells
- NSFW
A video or film with bright, swirling images that look unreal, like a strong drug trip
A tall building used to make small round lead balls for guns by dropping hot lead into water
How Harsh
Surface Forms
Etymology
Shot meaning a harsh remark comes from the image of someone 'shooting' words at another person. That's why a shot at someone is an aggressive or critical comment.