Gunfight

Synonyms of gunfight

• shootout
• firefight
• gun battle

Antonyms of gunfight

• negotiation
• truce
• peaceful resolution

Collocations of gunfight

shootout

Frequency: 80 %

The gunfight turned into a shootout between the rival gangs.

standoff

Frequency: 70 %

The gunfight ended in a tense standoff between the police and the suspect.

firefight

Frequency: 65 %

The gunfight escalated into a fierce firefight between the soldiers and the rebels.

duel

Frequency: 60 %

The gunfight resembled a classic western duel between the two cowboys.

showdown

Frequency: 50 %

The gunfight culminated in a dramatic showdown at high noon.

Idiomatic Expressions for gunfight

• Phrase: bring a gun to a gunfight
  Meaning: to come poorly prepared for a confrontation or competition
  Usage: He tried to outsmart his opponent in the debate, but he had brought a knife to a gunfight.