Shot and Slam

Shot

Shot noun - An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.
Usage example: his parting shot was `drop dead'

Slam is a synonym for shot. In some cases you can use "Slam" instead a noun "Shot".

Slam

Slam noun - An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.

Shot is a synonym for slam. Sometimes you can use "Shot" instead a noun "Slam".
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