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bounce

(b/AU/ns )

spring back; spring away from an impact(verb.motion)

Example:
The rubber ball bounced.

Synonym:
bound, rebound, recoil, resile, reverberate, ricochet, spring, take a hop

source: wordnet30
hit something so that it bounces(verb.contact)

Example:
Bounce a ball.

source: wordnet30
move up and down repeatedly(verb.motion)

Synonym:
bob, jounce

source: wordnet30
come back after being refused(verb.possession)

Example:
The check bounced.

Antonym:
clear

source: wordnet30
leap suddenly(verb.motion)

Example:
He bounced to his feet.

source: wordnet30
refuse to accept and send back(verb.possession)

Example:
Bounce a check.

source: wordnet30
eject from the premises(verb.contact)

Example:
The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club.

source: wordnet30
To strike or thump, so as to rebound, or to make a sudden noise; a knock loudly.(verb)

source: webster1913
To drive against anything suddenly and violently; to bump; to thump.(verb)

source: webster1913

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