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
• brushed
• glanced
• hit
• skipped
• shaved
• ricocheted
• bumped
• ricochetted
• skimmed
• swept
• caromed
• touched
• raked
• kissed
• nudged
• grazed
• contacted
• 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
• signed (up or on)
• kept
• took on
• contracted
• rehired
• reemployed
• recruited
• subcontracted
• re-employed

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
• leapt
• leaped
• jumped
• loped
• tripped
• lolloped
• romped
• capered
• skittered
• frisked
• vaulted
• gambolled
• gamboled
• skimmed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• trudged
• lumbered
• plodded