What is the opposite of shoot?

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Contexts ▼▲ Verb Opposite of to discharge a projectile Opposite of to move or cause to move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction Opposite of to take, or cause to go, from one place to another Opposite of to emit or give off, typically gas or light Opposite of to gush out in a sudden and forceful stream (informal) Opposite of to move or depart hastily Opposite of to shoot or discharge a projectile, pulse or stream via a weapon or device Opposite of to exert force or pressure on Opposite of to fire (a gun or missile) Opposite of to capture as a picture, image or photograph Opposite of to rise upwards abruptly and rapidly (literally or figuratively) Opposite of to move or pass very quickly Opposite of to move at a fast speed on foot Opposite of to throw or fling an object or projectile Opposite of to grow or bloom, especially of a plant or flowers Opposite of to introduce into the bloodstream by use of a needle Opposite of to kill or cause the death of Opposite of to shoot or cause to explode Opposite of to throw or cause to move forward or outward (usually sports) Opposite of to hit, kick or throw something (usually a ball) extremely high Opposite of to gush out in a sudden and forceful stream Opposite of to slide down a steep slope, especially one of snow or ice (of seeds or spores) Opposite of to begin to grow and buds or shoots Opposite of to change, progress, or develop in a specified way Noun Opposite of a side shoot or branch on a plant Opposite of a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body Opposite of a slender woody shoot growing from a branch or stem of a tree or shrub Opposite of a sudden, sharp localized pain Opposite of the stalk of a fruit, flower, or leaf that is attached to a larger branch … more ▼ ▲ Verb ▲ Opposite of to discharge a projectile backfire bear conceal create fail hold keep walk withhold give pursue retain start Verb ▲ Opposite of to move or cause to move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction crawl creep poke dawdle delay lose retreat slow stay wait walk amble stroll halt stop saunter decelerate discourage dissuade dally cease hinder face rest procrastinate check pull go slowly mosey plod repress retard remain toddle pootle tarry surrender sew loaf idle meet tootle loiter move slowly bimble slow down walk slowly move at a snail's pace arrive lowball sashay drag tap prevent fix mend trail take one's time mooch wander hold back loosen unlock unfasten lollygag diddle-daddle potter brake stall proceed trot drag your feet finish catch end receive leave alone decrease yield increase bore rise outspan laze relax loll lie around be indolent take it easy lag aid stand linger help go slow more ❯ Verb ▲ Opposite of to take, or cause to go, from one place to another accept receive hold remain keep catch take glove grasp get grip clutch pluck seize clasp trap apprehend intercept grab bag snatch nab net lay hold of grab hold of seize hold of pull in take hold of hang on to Verb ▲ Opposite of to emit or give off, typically gas or light collect conceal dull gather hide hold keep take absorb repress deny be quiet withdraw consume incorporate ingest digest receive assimilate devour allow refuse refrain veto contain suppress withhold permit drink in suck up soak up curb stifle subdue inhibit quell quash take in hold back bottle up Verb ▲ Opposite of to gush out in a sudden and forceful stream dribble drip drop trickle be quiet gather collect land walk conceal retain drain hide take in remain stay flounder struggle pour Verb ▲ (informal) Opposite of to move or depart hastily stay remain wait await linger hang lag loiter settle stick abide bide dwell hover procrastinate continue dally delay pause rest tarry halt stop hang about hang around hang out hang round hold on keep on put down roots remain behind sit tight stay behind stay out stay put stick around sweat it out wait around stand bivouac cling bunk live perch lodge squat nest roost sojourn reside inhabit be left hold out hold up make camp stay around stay on stay over hold the fort continue to be persist in being more ❯ “Do you mind if we stay here a little longer?” Verb ▲ Opposite of to shoot or discharge a projectile, pulse or stream via a weapon or device sheath sheathe holster withdraw reholster put away “The detective sighed and motioned toward his partner, who proceeded to sheath his gun and then walk toward the International Satellite.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to exert force or pressure on pull drag jerk tow haul tug yank draw heave wrench lug wrest carry move pluck get take shift trail schlepp transport bring hale “Her school bag was so heavy that she had to place it on the ground and pull it all the way to the car.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to fire (a gun or missile) hold freeze withhold contain control check curb tame bridle inhibit constrain regulate restrain detain cork up hold back pull in rein in shut in “Ricks had given the order to hold fire unless absolutely necessary.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to capture as a picture, image or photograph fail lose misunderstand Verb ▲ Opposite of to rise upwards abruptly and rapidly (literally or figuratively) plummet nosedive plunge slump tumble fall decline decrease descend diminish drop lessen lower weaken go down dip dive swoop fall off land topple sink collapse stumble stoop settle crash come down fall down drop down set disembark cascade plop buckle lower oneself move down Verb ▲ Opposite of to move or pass very quickly conceal cover hide pause slow walk Verb ▲ Opposite of to move at a fast speed on foot walk tread dawdle step lumber plod saunter stroll trudge advance amble ambulate canter crawl creep meander pace patrol prowl shuffle stalk strut footslog mosey perambulate pootle promenade roam shamble slog toddle trek continue ramble slow traipse yomp “She watched in gentle adoration, her two-year-old daughter walk slowly toward her.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to throw or fling an object or projectile destroy finish keep raze receive stop Verb ▲ Opposite of to grow or bloom, especially of a plant or flowers wither decrease die halt lessen shrink stop waste fade droop perish wilt decline struggle shrivel decay disintegrate atrophy deteriorate fold wizen waste away become stale shrivel up become marcescent Verb ▲ Opposite of to introduce into the bloodstream by use of a needle take out remove withdraw Verb ▲ Opposite of to kill or cause the death of abandon bear create disregard fail forget ignore keep leave maintain miss neglect shirk Verb ▲ Opposite of to shoot or cause to explode put out Verb ▲ Opposite of to throw or cause to move forward or outward hold keep delay deter hamper hinder impede inhibit limit restrain stall keep back “It would be foolish to cast the stones prematurely, so instead, they choose to hold it.” Verb ▲ (usually sports) Opposite of to hit, kick or throw something (usually a ball) extremely high block deflect parry repel avert rebuff repulse hinder impede prevent halt thwart intercept foil deter restrict hamper stymie curb interrupt defend against fend off hold off stave off turn aside hold at bay keep at bay “The goalkeeper would deflect the ball away from the goal skillfully.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to gush out in a sudden and forceful stream trickle seep drizzle crawl drop creep drip leak stream dribble flow spill weep ooze “Glimmers of twilight began to seep through, as water might trickle through a basket's rushes.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to slide down a steep slope, especially one of snow or ice ascend correct face go up increase land rise walk Verb ▲ (of seeds or spores) Opposite of to begin to grow and buds or shoots activate die do shrink shrivel wither carry out go to seed Verb ▲ Opposite of to change, progress, or develop in a specified way stagnate languish stall idle vegetate become stagnant “He said problems of competitiveness would also severely constrain the small industry sector, which he feared would stagnate.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a side shoot or branch on a plant trunk Noun ▲ Opposite of a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body comfort ease happiness health relief joy advantage pleasure tingle benefit cheer Noun ▲ Opposite of a slender woody shoot growing from a branch or stem of a tree or shrub source company reduction decrease Noun ▲ Opposite of a sudden, sharp localized pain advantage blessing good fortune Noun ▲ Opposite of the stalk of a fruit, flower, or leaf that is attached to a larger branch root Find more words! 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