Synonyms of bounce

bounce 1 of 2

verb

ˈbau̇n(t)s 

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
• ostracize
• displace
• expatriate
• pink-slip
• deport
• 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
• 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
• pep
• gas
• punch
• strength
• dash
• dynamism
• stamina
• go
• zing
• zip
• oomph
• verve
• beans
• vitality
• power
• spirit
• starch
• get-up-and-go
• snap
• muscle
• brio
• gusto
• ginger
• vinegar
• vim
• zeal
• esprit
• moxie
• sap
• hardihood
• fire
• animation
• liveliness
• passion
• spunk
• fitness
• vivacity
• vibrancy
• jauntiness
• soundness
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bounce

Verb

Sunday treats us to Chalk It Up regulars and bouncing local rock kingpins the Brodys, flanked by Asesinos, Rose Lyon, Sol Peligro and Leaping Blennies. — Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The 340-pound ball is just soft enough to bounce lightly over bumpy obstacles, but its slight overpressure keeps it relatively firm. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

Noun

How often do coaches who are firmly on the hot seat actually have a bounce-back season to save their jobs? — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

If Mizzou falls to Ole Miss before the off week, this should be a nice bounce-back spot. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing bounce

• bounce (back)

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