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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

sideswipe

reflect

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