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sniping Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/

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Sniping as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of snipe

2

To hunt snipe.

3

To shoot at individuals from a concealed place.

4

(by extension) To shoot with a sniper rifle.

5

To watch a timed online auction and place a winning bid against (the current high bidder) at the last possible moment.

6

To nose (a log) to make it drag or slip easily in skidding.

7

(ice hockey slang) To score a goal.

8

To move the ball quickly in a different direction.

9

To make malicious, underhand remarks or attacks.

10

To attach a note or sticker to (an existing poster) to provide further information, political criticism, etc.

Sniping as a Noun

1

A shooting from a concealed place.

Word Forms & Grammar

sniping

sniping (plural snipings)

Words That Rhyme With Sniping

Quick Facts About Sniping

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of snipe
Pluralsnipings