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ricochet

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of ricochet

to strike and fly off at an angle

The ball ricocheted off the fielder's glove and went over the fence for a home run.

Synonyms of ricochet

bounce, carom, glance, rebound, skim, skip

Words Related to ricochet

brush, graze, nudge, rake, shave, sweep

bump, contact, hit, kiss, touch

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