Synonyms for POW
paʊpow

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1. POWnoun

   Synonyms:
   PW

2. POWnoun

   Represents the sound of a violent impact, such as a punch.

   After his capture he was taken to a camp for POWs.

   Synonyms:
   PW

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1. prisoner of war, POWnoun

   a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war

   Synonyms:
   prisoner of war

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1. List of paraphrases for "pow":

   pum, pows, paf, pg, poe, powwow, pow-wow

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1. Jeb Bush:

   It is not strong to insult women, it is not a sign of strength when you insult Hispanics. It is not a sign of strength when you say that a POW is a loser because they got caught. (Arizona Sen.) John McCain is a hero.

2. John Sherwood:

   As a historian, I always found it interesting that he didn't really talk about it [ his time as a POW ] unless asked, he saw it as part of his service to the country, and did n’t want to dwell on past service but what he could do today, here and now.

3. Teresa Carter:

   I was sitting in my living room and heard the pow, then I heard the little girl screaming, and then four more shots. It was the worse thing I ever heard in my life.

4. David Spratley:

   Kareem was just always involved in something, whether it was helping out with the Pearl Harbor event or POW event down at the monument, he was a kid who was always full of laughter and fun and just had a lot of heart.

5. Curt Cashour:

   This lawsuit backed by a group known for questionable practices and unsuccessful lawsuits is nothing more than an attempt to force VA into censoring a show of respect for Americas POW/MIA community, make no mistake: VA will not be bullied on this issue.