Synonyms of bounced

bounced

verb

past tense of bounce

1

as in ejected

to drive or force out

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ejected
• chased
• dismissed
• banished
• outed
• expelled
• removed
• routed
• evicted
• kicked out
• sacked
• extruded
• cast out
• ousted
• fired
• sent packing
• booted (out)
• turned out
• ran off
• drummed (out)
• threw out
• exiled
• gave one the gate
• turfed (out)
• shut out
• dispossessed
• read out
• ostracized
• deported
• displaced
• terminated
• expatriated
• deforced
• retired
• released
• axed
• discharged
• mustered out
• canned
• cashiered
• defenestrated
• pink-slipped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• received
• accepted
• took
• admitted
• welcomed
• took in
• lodged
• entertained
• housed
• sheltered
• harbored

2

as in rebounded

to strike and fly off at an angle

most of my shots bounce off the rim of the basket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rebounded
• glanced
• brushed
• skipped
• hit
• shaved
• skimmed
• bumped
• ricocheted
• swept
• caromed
• touched
• raked
• kissed
• nudged
• contacted
• grazed
• reflected
• sideswiped

3

as in dismissed

to let go from office, service, or employment

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• removed
• sacked
• fired
• retired
• released
• terminated
• discharged
• axed
• mustered out
• canned
• sent packing
• cashiered
• turned off
• laid off
• pink-slipped
• showed (someone) the door
• trimmed
• downsized
• separated
• kicked out
• unseated
• chucked (out)
• booted (out)
• excessed
• furloughed
• threw out
• drummed (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employed
• retained
• engaged
• hired
• kept
• signed (up or on)
• took on
• contracted
• recruited
• rehired
• reemployed
• subcontracted

4

as in suggested

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

• suggested
• proposed
• posed
• offered
• recommended
• voted
• put forward
• proffered
• put forth
• propounded
• advanced
• nominated
• presented
• submitted
• moved
• filed
• tendered
• lodged
• arranged
• mapped
• shaped
• plotted
• planned
• trotted out
• laid
• calculated
• covered
• framed
• charted
• contrived

5

as in hopped

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

• hopped
• bounded
• skipped
• leaped
• jumped
• loped
• tripped
• lolloped
• romped
• capered
• skittered
• frisked
• vaulted
• gamboled
• skimmed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• trudged
• lumbered
• plodded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bounced

Tuxedo kitten Paolina bounced onto my chest and licked my fingers. — Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Wrobleski walked the leadoff man in the first inning but seemed to be out of the inning when Gabriel Moreno bounced a grounder to Freeman. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026

Zillions of electrons from atoms that make up Earth’s atmosphere get temporarily bounced away from the nucleus of zillions and zillions of atoms. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026

Braham gave Algeria a 2-1 lead in the 64th minute with another stunner from distance that bounced before entering the goal. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Because the law had bounced between the Vehicle Code and the Penal Code, vehicular manslaughter already had separate, lighter sentencing under criminal laws. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The Dodgers got Suzuki at home on a Michael Busch grounder, before Nico Hoerner hit a swinging bunt that bounced too high for anyone to make a play on, bringing in Bregman. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Unfortunately, Cruz’s numbers dipped precipitously in the second half of the season and the Rays were bounced from the playoffs by the Red Sox in the division series. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026

He’s bounced all around the diamond, spending time at first base, second base, third base, shortstop and left field, and the Arraez trade would’ve provided him with an opportunity to settle into one position for the first time all season. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026