Gunning

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌnɪŋ/

Gunning (verb)

  1. Using a firearm to shoot at something or someone.
  2. Moving quickly towards a target or goal with determination.

Examples

  • They are gunning for the target in the shooting range.
  • The dog is gunning after the ball in the park.

Common collocations: gun down, gun violence, gun for, gunning down

Synonyms of Gunning

Neutral

Antonyms of Gunning

  • to give up or yield in a conflict
  • absence of conflict or violence