Definition of Under fire

1. Adjective. Subjected to enemy attack or censure. "An official under fire for mismanagement"

Exact synonyms: Under Attack
Similar to: Vulnerable

Definition of Under fire

1. Adjective. subjected to enemy attack ¹

2. Adjective. (idiomatic) criticized or held responsible for something ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Under Fire

under-served
under-the-counter
under-the-table
under-trial
under-trials
under a cloud
under a spell
under arms
under arrest
under attack(p)
under clothes
under consideration(p)
under control
under cover
under erasure
under fire (current term)
under fire(p)
under it
under lock and key
under no circumstance
under no circumstances
under one's belt
under one's breath
under one's feet
under one's hat
under one's nose
under one's own steam
under one's thumb
under one's wing

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