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Synonyms of 'ammunition'

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munitionsnounevidencenoun
1 (noun) 
bullets, bombs, and shells that can be fired from or as a weapon
He had only seven rounds of ammunition for the revolver.
Synonyms
munitions
,
rounds
,
shot
These guns are lighter and take more shot for their size.
,
shells
,
powder
,
explosives
,
cartridges
,
armaments
,
materiel
,
shot and shell
2 (noun) 
facts that can be used in an argument
The improved trade figures have given the government fresh ammunition.
Synonyms
evidence
,
facts
,
information
They refused to give us any information about her.
,
material
In my version of the story, I added some new material.
,
arguments
,
fuel
His comments are bound to add fuel to the debate.
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of fuel
His comments are bound to add fuel to the debate.
Synonyms
incitement,
encouragement,
ammunition,
provocation,
food,
material,
incentive,
fodder
in the sense of information
knowledge acquired in any manner
They refused to give us any information about her.
Synonyms
facts,
details,
material,
news,
latest (informal),
report,
word,
message,
notice,
advice,
knowledge,
data,
intelligence,
instruction,
counsel,
the score (informal),
gen (British, informal),
dope (informal),
info (informal),
inside story,
blurb,
lowdown (informal),
tidings,
drum (Australian, informal),
heads up (US, Canadian)
in the sense of material
ideas or notes that a finished work may be based on
In my version of the story, I added some new material.
Synonyms
information,
work,
details,
facts,
notes,
evidence,
particulars,
data,
info (informal),
subject matter,
documentation

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Scrabble score for 'ammunition': 14
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