Shoot Out

Synonyms of shoot out

• duel
• gunfight
• firefight

Antonyms of shoot out

• negotiation
• ceasefire
• peaceful resolution

Collocations of shoot out

gunfight

Frequency: 70 %

The shoot out turned into a dangerous gunfight.

standoff

Frequency: 60 %

The shoot out ended in a tense standoff between the two parties.

showdown

Frequency: 50 %

The shoot out culminated in a dramatic showdown between the rival gangs.

firefight

Frequency: 45 %

The shoot out quickly escalated into a chaotic firefight.

confrontation

Frequency: 40 %

The shoot out was the result of a heated confrontation between the two groups.

Idiomatic Expressions for shoot out

• Phrase: shoot it out
  Meaning: to resolve a conflict or disagreement through a confrontation or competition
  Usage: Instead of talking things out, they decided to shoot it out on the basketball court.