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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 severity of her condition meant police had no reason to doubt Terry Andrews' story that she was the victim of a hit-and-run.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

"I think tobacco companies are hit-and-run offenders. A car caused a traffic accident. Many people were injured and killed. But the driver fled the scene," he said after the verdict.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

In a statement, police confirmed officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths, or a separate hit-and-run in Gainsborough Road, Winthorpe, just after 10:00 GMT on Saturday.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

But Bowl concerts tend to be hit-and-run events.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Sherrie and Janice conducted hit-and-run seminars on the practice, usually after a new crop of volunteers came on.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee