Definitions

hit-and-run

[hit-n-ruhn] / ˈhɪt nˈrʌn /

NOUN

manslayer

Synonyms

STRONG

assassin butcher cut-throat enforcer executioner killer murderess slaughterer slayer triggerman

WEAK

hit person manslaughterer massacrer trigger person

NOUN

massacrer

Synonyms

WEAK

assassin butcher criminal cutthroat enforcer executioner hit person homicide killer manslaughterer manslayer murderess perpetrator slaughterer slayer trigger person triggerman

NOUN

murderer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assassin executioner

STRONG

butcher cut-throat enforcer killer slaughterer slayer

WEAK

hit person manslaughterer trigger person

NOUN

murderess

Synonyms

STRONG

assassin butcher cut-throat enforcer executioner killer manslayer slaughterer slayer triggerman

WEAK

hit person manslaughterer massacrer trigger person

NOUN

raid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrest assault break in capture incursion invasion onslaught sortie surprise attack sweep

STRONG

bust descent foray inroad irruption onset pull reconnaissance roundup sally

WEAK

forced entrance shootup tipover

Antonyms

STRONGEST

letting go release retreat

NOUN

slaughterer

Synonyms

STRONG

assassin butcher criminal cutthroat enforcer executioner homicide killer manslayer murderess perpetrator slayer triggerman

WEAK

hit person manslaughterer massacrer trigger person

NOUN

slayer

Synonyms

STRONG

assassin butcher criminal cutthroat enforcer executioner homicide killer manslayer murderess perpetrator slaughterer triggerman

WEAK

hit person manslaughterer massacrer trigger person

NOUN

triggerman

Synonyms

STRONG

assassin butcher cut-throat enforcer executioner hatchet man hatchet woman hit man hit woman killer manslayer murderer murderess slaughterer slayer

WEAK

hit person manslaughterer massacrer trigger person

Example Sentences

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The agency said the incident was being investigated as a hit and run.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2025

"We have stayed in close contact with regulators to answer their questions and assisted the police with identifying the vehicle of the hit and run driver," Cruise said in a statement.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2023

The Lincolnton Police Department charged Daniel Gonzalez, 68, of Hickory with felony hit and run for Sunday’s violent crash that sent the six victims to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2023

A spokesperson said the hit and run was only property damage and no injuries occurred.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023

Jab and run, dodge, forget the combinations, one punch at a time, two jabs, hit and run, stick and move, don't get too close too long.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

hit-and-run

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