Thunderbolts
Antiheroes seeking redemption
Thunderbolts are flashes of lightning conceived as bolts hurled from the sky—classically by Zeus or other storm gods.
The word suggests sudden, dramatic force: The news hit like a thunderbolt.
In comics and sports, Thunderbolts names teams meant to evoke speed and power.
A single thunderbolt is a stroke of lightning or a shocking revelation.
Self-guided airborne weapon
- projectileLaunched airborne object
- rocketPropulsion-driven spacecraft
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
operation · codename · precision · airstrike · arsenal · ordnance · bombardment · warhead
Atmospheric electrical discharge
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
- flashBrief burst of light
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
discharge · sky · tempest · crack · jolt · voltage · spark · weather
Greek sky god
- JupiterLargest solar system planet
- IndraVedic king of deities
- ThorGermanic thunder deity
- deityWorshipped supernatural being
Olympus · wrath · smite · divine · punishment · weapon · heavens · retribution
Group's symbolic figure
- teamOrganized cooperative unit
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
stadium · chant · athletics · franchise · club · rivalry · championship · league
Violent sudden disturbance
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- bombshellShocking sudden revelation
- stunnerPerson or thing overwhelming
blow · announcement · sudden · unexpected · devastating · impact · jolt · astonishment
missile
Self-guided airborne weapon
- projectileLaunched airborne object
- rocketPropulsion-driven spacecraft
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
strike · operation · codename · precision · airstrike · arsenal · ordnance · bombardment · warhead · deployment
lightning
Atmospheric electrical discharge
electricity · discharge · sky · tempest · crack · jolt · voltage · spark · weather · atmosphere
Zeus
Greek sky god
deity · Olympus · wrath · smite · divine · punishment · weapon · heavens · retribution · immortal
mascot
Group's symbolic figure
fans · stadium · chant · athletics · franchise · club · rivalry · championship · league · uniform
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- bombshellShocking sudden revelation
stunner · blow · announcement · sudden · unexpected · devastating · impact · jolt · astonishment · realization
- Superhero TeamsAvengers, X-Men, Justice League, Fantastic Four, Teen Titans
ThunderboltsAvengers
Those seeking retribution
Fantastic Four · Justice League · X-Men · white hats · Teen Titans
Thunderboltscalm
Free from agitation
stillness · silence · gentle breeze · clear skies · fair weather