Synonyms of dart

dart 1 of 2

noun

ˈdärt 

as in insult

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings

the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insult
• sarcasm
• barb
• outrage
• slap
• poke
• attack
• indignity
• epithet
• slight
• name
• offense
• slur
• brickbat
• affront
• cut
• personality
• dis
• taunt
• dig
• disgrace
• gird
• mock
• gibe
• criticism
• sneer
• put-down
• jeer
• invective
• abuse
• swipe
• quip
• shame
• vituperation
• disapproval
• knock
• catcall
• opprobrium
• torture
• dishonor
• slam
• torment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliment
• praise
• applause
• commendation
• acclaim
• flattery
• accolade
• adulation

dart

2 of 2

verb

as in to flit

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements

the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flit
• flutter
• dance
• flick
• fly
• zip
• scurry
• flicker
• wander
• flirt
• sail
• flitter
• speed
• scuttle
• sprint
• roam
• zoom
• dash
• scamper
• skip
• shoot
• skitter
• zing
• meander
• scud
• ramble

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hang
• float
• hover

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dart

Noun

Between February and June, men's and women's prayers at the wall mix with the calls of the birds that swoop and dart above this ancient religious site. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 July 2026

Some locations also have karaoke rooms, and the Austin Holey Moley offers arcade games and interactive darts. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 14 July 2026

Verb

Hamilton was on course for a record-extending 105th pole position, and first in a full grand prix since Hungary in 2023, before Norris darted through to take it away. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

More than 20 students, many of them freshmen, darted around the lush grounds. — Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026