Synonyms for shootout
ˈʃutˌaʊtshootout

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1. gunfight, gunplay, shootoutnoun

   a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten

   Synonyms:
   gunfight, gunplay

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1. List of paraphrases for "shootout":

   shooting, gunfight, shoot-out, duel, firefight, battle, gunfire, drive-by

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1. Adriano Enong:

   Our undercover agents killed two known drug peddlers in sting operations, there was a shootout between undercover police officers and drug peddlers when the men sensed they had sold 500 pesos ($10.80) worth of drugs to policemen.

2. Chief Smith:

   As the events transpired, Marlin Mack engaged in a shootout with our officers and I believe it was the fourth shootout in the span of a couple of hours, in which Marlin Mack was then shot and killed.

3. Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty:

   A penalty shootout is a very uncomfortable event, it’s painful because the pressure is so intense, and of course, the consequences of failing are so dire. Penalties, for me, are wonderful!

4. The Canadians:

   In all honesty, it was very anti-climactic for us to lose in a shootout, because it didn’t feel as if you lost a game, it almost felt like unfinished business. So going into this gold-medal game, regardless of who we play, we’re here to finish business and win a hockey game.

5. Puka Nacua:

   We continued to execute on offense, that was the thing. It was either going to be a big advantage for somebody, or it was going to be a shootout, and they were ready for a shootout, and it was fun.