BOUNCE
Scrabble letter values: B3O1U1N1C3E1 = 10
Definition
- noun the quality of a substance that is able to rebound. — synonyms: bounciness
- noun a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards. — synonyms: leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bound
- noun rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts). — synonyms: bouncing
- verb spring back. — synonyms: resile, take_a_hop, spring, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet
- verb hit something so that it bounces.
- verb move up and down repeatedly. — synonyms: jounce
- verb come back after being refused.
- verb leap suddenly.
- verb refuse to accept and send back.
- verb eject from the premises.
Examples
- “spring away from an impact”
- “The rubber ball bounced”
- “These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide”