What is another word for strafe?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈe͡ɪf] (IPA)

Strafe is a military term that refers to the act of attacking a target with gunfire while moving either rapidly or sideways. Some synonyms for this word are pelt, bombard, hail, pepper, fire upon, and rake. These words can be used in place of strafe when describing attacks in different contexts. Pelt can be used when describing a barrage of objects being hurled at a target. Bombard can be used when describing an assault with bombs or missiles. Hail is typically used when referring to a barrage of bullets raining down upon a target. Pepper is a more informal term for attacking with gunfire, while fire upon and rake are more formal, military-sounding terms.

What are the hypernyms for Strafe?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Strafe?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the opposite words for strafe?

Strafe is a verb meaning to attack a target with a machine-gun, bombs or other weaponry. Some antonyms for strafe can be "protect," "defend," "secure," "safeguard," "guard," "help," "aid," "assist," and "shield." These words denote providing safety and protection to someone or something rather than attacking and causing harm. Strafing is a military tactic used to damage or destroy enemy targets, but it is also used in some video games. Opposing terms to strafe tend to focus on peace and security, which are the opposite of the devastation strafing causes. The antonyms for strafe are important to know in order to understand the context in which the word is being used.

What are the antonyms for Strafe?

Usage examples for Strafe

It went horribly against the grain to strafe such a miserable object, but with no one looking on I thought that the kind of Hun I was supposed to be would probably treat a worm like this to a touch of the All-Highest.
"The Man From the Clouds"
J. Storer Clouston
As far as I know, all the forts except one, which is a strafe camp for N.C.O.'s who have attempted to escape, are used for officer prisoners-of-war.
"The Escaping Club"
A. J. Evans
A more unfortunate choice for a C.O. of a strafe camp can scarcely be imagined.
"The Escaping Club"
A. J. Evans

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