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(noun) firing at enemy aircraft |
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Synonyms: antiaircraft fire |
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Related Words: fire, firing |
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(noun) a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer |
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Synonyms: flak catcher |
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Related Words: interpreter, representative, spokesperson, voice |
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(noun) artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes |
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Synonyms: ack-ack, ack-ack gun, antiaircraft, antiaircraft gun, pom-pom |
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Related Words: Bofors gun, gun |
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(noun) intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at Jesse Helms" |
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Synonyms: attack, blast, fire |
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Related Words: criticism, unfavorable judgment |
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