Synonyms for under fire
un·der fire

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1. under attack(p), under fire(p)adjective

   subjected to enemy attack or censure

   "an official under fire for mismanagement"

   Antonyms:
   invulnerable

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1. under fire

   Synonyms:
   exposed to fire (of shot, by an enemy)

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1. Mark Hertling:

   You see that force, that small squad there of about 10 guys, the guy up furthest away from us is repeatedly firing rocket-propelled grenades, he's fired by my count about five of them, he is handing off the launcher to another guy, they are reloading and he is ready to shoot again, and everybody else, Mark Hertling look at the cool, calm, collected approach by these soldiers under fire, they're not afraid, they're ready to kick some butt.

2. The ACU:

   The NCAA is already under fire for failing to provide women with equal treatment and access to training facilities. We are calling on The NCAA to abide by the spirit and intent of Title IX by protecting women-only athletics.

3. Mohammad Hadi Marashi:

   A (paramilitary) Basij base in Nik Shahr came under ... fire this morning and several from the Revolutionary Guards communications personnel who were wiring the base were hit, five of the Guards personnel were wounded and one was martyred.

4. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo:

   Immediately upon breaking the door the officers came under fire from one or more suspects in the house.

5. Africa Command:

   A combined force of Nigerien and U.S. military members came under fire from a formation of violent extremists, we assessed 11 enemy killed in action, including two wearing suicide vests, and one weapons cache destroyed during this mission.