Synonyms of ricochet

Antonyms of ricochet

Collocations of ricochet

ricochet off
Frequency: 80 %

The bullet ricocheted off the wall and hit the target.

ricochet back
Frequency: 70 %

The tennis ball ricocheted back over the net, scoring a point.

ricochet around
Frequency: 65 %

The ball ricocheted around the room, causing chaos.

ricochet against
Frequency: 60 %

The stone ricocheted against the glass, creating a loud noise.

Idiomatic Expressions for ricochet

  • Phrase: Ricochet effect
    Meaning: A situation where one action or event leads to a series of unpredictable or unintended consequences
    Usage: The decision to cut funding for the program had a ricochet effect on the entire department, leading to layoffs and reduced services.