Antonyms for skyrocket

Grammar : Verb

Spell : skahy-rok-it

Phonetic Transcription : ˈskaɪˌrɒk ɪt

Definition of skyrocket

Origin : 1680s, type of firework, from sky (n.) + rocket (n.2). The verb, in the figurative sense of "to rise abruptly and rapidly" (often with suggestion of 'and then explode and vanish'") is attested from 1895.

verb soar

Example sentences :

Didn't tell you, did I, about Mallory's doin' the skyrocket act?
Extract from : « Torchy » by Sewell Ford

So I climbs aboard, Babe opens the cut-out, and we make a skyrocket start.
Extract from : « Torchy and Vee » by Sewell Ford

In addition to the children there was Skyrocket, the dog, and Turnover, the cat.
Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Pets » by Howard R. Garis

Now there was no sight of Snuff and Turnover, nor of Skyrocket, the other dog.
Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Pets » by Howard R. Garis

Skyrocket whined a little, but remained lying there quietly.
Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Pets » by Howard R. Garis

Course he can't do tricks like Skyrocket and Top, but he's nice to look at.
Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Pets » by Howard R. Garis

"I guess he wouldn't have much trouble with Skyrocket," said Teddy.
Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Pets » by Howard R. Garis

But the boys did not stop to think that Skyrocket was not as heavy as either of them.
Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Playmates » by Howard R. Garis

That is all but Skyrocket, and he surely was one of the family.
Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Playmates » by Howard R. Garis

"Well, if Skyrocket has just run away he'll run back again," said Ted.
Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Playmates » by Howard R. Garis

Synonyms for skyrocket

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