VDict - Definition of under fire

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under fire

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Adjective

subjected to enemy attack or censure
- an official under fire for mismanagement

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Synonyms:
under attack(p) under fire(p)

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "under fire":
under fire underfur
Words contain "under fire" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
fire fire code fireguard covering fire salamander fire-eater firing backfire concentrated fire massed fire more...

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