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reverberate vs ricochet

ricochet vs reverberate

reverberate is not a noun while ricochet is a noun.

reverberate and ricochet both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverberate No No Yes No
ricochet Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reverberate and ricochet are synonyms defined as:
  • reverberate and ricochet: spring back; spring away from an impact
Other synonyms of reverberate include bounce, bound, rebound, recoil, resile, spring, take a hop.
reverberate (noun) ricochet (noun)
a glancing rebound
reverberate (verb) ricochet (verb)
treat, process, heat, melt, or refine in a reverberatory furnace spring back; spring away from an impact
spring back; spring away from an impact
ring or echo with sound
to throw or bend back (from a surface)
be reflected as heat, sound, or light or shock waves
have a long or continuing effect
Difference between reverberate and ricochet

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