Synonyms of missile

missile

noun

as in ammunition

an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon

The protesters were arrested for throwing missiles at the police.

Related Words

• ammunition
• shot
• bullet
• round
• projectile
• ball
• shell
• load
• gunshot
• slug
• cartridge
• pop
• cap
• cannonball
• lead
• dumdum
• charge
• pellet

Dissimilar Words

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of missile

The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for any quick resolution. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

But Houthi missile and drone strikes on Saudi oil refineries and the crucial port of Yanbu used for oil exports could prove far more consequential for the world. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026

Both warship classes use the same universal vertical launch system and are equipped with missiles such as the HHQ-9 long-range surface-to-air missile, the YJ-18 anti-ship cruise missile, and the YJ-100 land-attack cruise missile. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that Russia launched more than 70 missile and over 280 drones at Ukraine overnight, adding that the country's air defenses intercepted a significant number of the incoming missiles. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026