Synonyms of bounce

bounce 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to out

to drive or force out

the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• out
• chase
• eject
• dismiss
• banish
• kick out
• cast out
• expel
• sack
• boot (out)
• run off
• drum (out)
• turn out
• rout
• remove
• throw out
• evict
• extrude
• turf (out)
• oust
• send packing
• fire
• shut out
• read out
• give one the gate
• can
• exile
• dispossess
• deforce
• axe
• ostracize
• displace
• expatriate
• deport
• pink-slip
• muster out
• terminate
• release
• ax
• retire
• discharge
• defenestrate
• cashier

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receive
• take
• accept
• admit
• take in
• welcome
• entertain
• shelter
• house
• harbor
• lodge

2

as in to rebound

to strike and fly off at an angle

most of my shots bounce off the rim of the basket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rebound
• hit
• skip
• brush
• glance
• ricochet
• bump
• shave
• skim
• sweep
• touch
• carom
• rake
• kiss
• nudge
• contact
• graze
• reflect
• sideswipe

3

as in to sack

to let go from office, service, or employment

I'll bounce you if I catch you talking that way again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sack
• dismiss
• remove
• fire
• release
• retire
• can
• axe
• terminate
• discharge
• turn off
• ax
• pink-slip
• muster out
• send packing
• lay off
• excess
• show (someone) the door
• kick out
• cashier
• downsize
• trim
• boot (out)
• chuck (out)
• drum (out)
• throw out
• unseat
• separate
• furlough

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retain
• engage
• employ
• hire
• keep
• sign (up or on)
• take on
• contract
• recruit
• rehire
• reemploy
• subcontract

4

as in to suggest

to set before the mind for consideration

we bounced several script suggestions off the producers, but they weren't interested in any of them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggest
• propose
• pose
• offer
• vote
• recommend
• put forward
• put forth
• present
• advance
• proffer
• submit
• propound
• move
• nominate
• file
• shape
• plan
• trot out
• tender
• arrange
• chart
• lay
• plot
• calculate
• frame
• cover
• lodge
• map
• contrive

5

as in to hop

to move with a light springing step

the girl bounced excitedly alongside her parents as they hurried toward the entrance to the amusement park

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hop
• skip
• leap
• bound
• jump
• lope
• trip
• lollop
• romp
• gambol
• skitter
• frisk
• caper
• vault
• skim

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lumber
• trudge
• plod

bounce

2 of 2

noun

as in energy

active strength of body or mind

the new pop group has real bounce that serves them well in their videos

Synonyms & Similar Words

• energy
• vigor
• juice
• drive
• life
• gas
• pep
• strength
• punch
• dash
• dynamism
• stamina
• go
• zing
• zip
• beans
• power
• oomph
• verve
• spirit
• vitality
• starch
• muscle
• get-up-and-go
• snap
• brio
• gusto
• ginger
• vinegar
• zeal
• vim
• esprit
• moxie
• sap
• hardihood
• fire
• animation
• passion
• liveliness
• fitness
• spunk
• soundness
• vivacity
• vibrancy
• jauntiness
• might
• sprightliness
• metal
• briskness
• spiritedness
• animal spirits
• fervor
• health
• potency
• élan
• mettle
• vibrance
• vivaciousness
• main
• spunkiness
• sturdiness
• snappiness
• ardor
• puissance
• wellness
• huskiness
• virility
• healthiness
• hardiness
• brawniness
• verdure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lethargy
• sluggishness
• listlessness
• weakness
• softness
• tenderness
• laziness
• indolence
• impotence
• exhaustion
• torpidity
• frailty
• feebleness
• powerlessness
• faintness
• infirmity
• debility
• impotency
• delicacy
• disablement
• debilitation
• enfeeblement
• prostration
• slightness
• inanition
• puniness
• frailness
• enervation

Phrases Containing bounce

• bounce (back)

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