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UNDER FIRE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does under fire mean?
• UNDER FIRE (adjective)
The adjective UNDER FIRE has 1 sense:
1. subjected to enemy attack or censure
Familiarity information: UNDER FIRE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Subjected to enemy attack or censure
Synonyms:
under attack; under fire
Context example:
an official under fire for mismanagement
Similar:
vulnerable (susceptible to attack)
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