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 latest spike follows a drone and missile attack on two Saudi oil tankers attempting to cross the Bab Al-Mandeb strait—a key choke point that connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

As drone threats continue to evolve, defense organisations are increasingly seeking systems that can counter large numbers of low-cost aerial targets without relying on expensive interceptor missiles. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Given the increasing attempts at drone attacks designed to overwhelm air defenses, reaching for the next missile and finding the locker bare is a very unpleasant possibility. — David Szondy july 22, New Atlas, 23 July 2026

Thanks to some supernatural enhancements, Princess Donut gains the ability to speak and the power to shoot magic missiles from her eyes. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026