What is another word for fire upon?
Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪ͡əɹ əpˌɒn] (IPA) 
"Fire upon" is typically used to describe a situation in which someone is shooting at a target, whether it be another person, an animal, or an object. However, there are a number of synonyms one can use if they want to avoid repetition or if they feel that "fire upon" is too intense for the situation. Alternatives include words like "shoot at", "blast", "aim at", "let fly at", "open fire at", "take aim at", and "fire a shot at". These synonyms convey similar meanings to "fire upon" but may be more fitting in different contexts, depending on the nuance of the situation.
