Antonyms for re bounds

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : verb ri-bound, ree-bound; noun ree-bound, ri-bound

Phonetic Transcription : verb rɪˈbaʊnd, ˈriˈbaʊnd; noun ˈriˌbaʊnd, rɪˈbaʊnd

Definition of re bounds

Origin : late 14c., "to spring, leap," also "return to afflict" (early 15c.), from Old French rebondir "leap back, resound; repulse, push back," from re- "back" (see re-) + bondir "leap, bound" (see bound (v.)). Sense of "to spring back from force of impact" is recorded from late 14c. Sports use probably first in tennis; basketball sense is attested from 1914. Related: Rebounded; rebounding.

As in reaction : noun response
As in repercussion : noun consequence
As in resurgence : noun revival
As in return : noun coming again
As in bounce : noun spring
As in returning : noun the act of coming back
As in recovery : noun improvement
As in comeback : noun recovery, triumph
As in echo : noun repeat, copy
As in jump : verb recoil
As in react : verb respond; conduct oneself
As in rebound : verb bounce back; ricochet
As in backfire : verb have an opposite effect
As in recoil : verb shrink away
As in recover : verb improve in health
As in reflect : verb give back
As in return : verb go back, turn back
As in reverberate : verb vibrate in sound
As in roar : verb growl, howl
As in spring : verb jump, skip
As in bounce back : verb recuperate quickly
As in boomerang : verb backfire
As in bounce : verb spring up; rebound
As in carom : verb bounce
As in recrudesce : verb return
As in reecho : verb echo
As in glance : verb ricochet, hit off of something

Synonyms for re bounds

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