Antonyms for parting shot

Grammar : Noun

Definition of parting shot

As in retort : noun snappy answer
As in ridicule : noun contemptuous laughter at someone or something
As in taunt : noun provocation; teasing
As in Parthian shot : noun final word
As in derision : noun insult, disrespect
As in gibe : noun ridicule
As in answer : noun reply; reaction

Example sentences :

She hesitated, and then fired a parting shot which certainly was spiteful in the extreme.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

“None of your jaw,” shouted the second mate as a parting shot.
Extract from : « Picked up at Sea » by J.C. Hutcheson

After which parting shot at Mama he effected a masterly retreat.
Extract from : « A Middy of the King » by Harry Collingwood

"But not a common Government," said I, determined to fire a parting shot.
Extract from : « The Fixed Period » by Anthony Trollope

Kate gave him a parting shot: "Of course you think I can't ride."
Extract from : « Laramie Holds the Range » by Frank H. Spearman

"You want to keep in touch with me," was Gilmartin's parting shot.
Extract from : « The Tipster » by Edwin Lefevre

But I was not to leave the home of my ancestors without a parting shot.
Extract from : « A Bid for Fortune » by Guy Boothby

With this parting shot, the lad went off laughing towards the hut.
Extract from : « Fritz and Eric » by John Conroy Hutcheson

And also about the girl, she added as a parting shot, disappearing in the house.
Extract from : « Mason of Bar X Ranch » by Henry Bennett

Kathleen retreated out of danger, with a parting shot: "Our engagement is off."
Extract from : « Excuse Me! » by Rupert Hughes

Synonyms for parting shot

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