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

Near the end, an automatic volley machine shot out pink tennis balls that bounced onto stray drum cymbals spilled around the room. —Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026

But to someone whose national team just got bounced from the World Cup, which won’t return for four years? —Angela Haupt, Time, 18 June 2026

His shot, low and hard and uncorked with minimal back-lift of his left foot, bounced through the gap between the despairing goalkeeper and his near post. —Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 June 2026

When the lottery balls bounced the Leafs’ way in early May, the organization got a jolt of optimism. —Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Crude priced bounced to trade slightly higher following that comment. —Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 June 2026

Jacob Gonzalez then bounced to second, ending the inning. —CBS News, 13 June 2026

In the last World Cup, Mexico only managed to score two goals as it was bounced after group play. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026

Carlsen said Talley has documented mental health issues and bounced between foster homes during a difficult childhood. —Julia Bonavita , Philip Bodinet, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026