sniper
/ˈsnaɪpər/
noun
- A person who shoots at people from a hidden position, often with a high-powered rifle.
- A military sniper must be patient and accurate.
- The sniper was positioned on the rooftop.
- Police searched for the sniper after the shooting.
- A person who makes critical or hurtful remarks in a sneaky or indirect way.
- She was a sniper with her comments, always finding a weak spot.
- The debate turned ugly when a sniper in the audience shouted insults.
- During the meeting, he acted like a verbal sniper, attacking others' ideas.
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