shootingnounmasculine/ti.ɾuˈtej.u/mediumti·ro·tei·oPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe act of firing a gun, especially in a violent manner.The shooting took place in the downtown area.Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots during the shooting.syngunfirefireCommon collocationsmass shootingpolice shootingEtymologyDo espanhol 'tiroteo'Related wordstiroatirartirotear