Definitions

hit-and-run

[hit-n-ruhn] / ˈhɪt nˈrʌn /

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manslayer n.
massacrer n.
murderer n.
murderess n.
raid n.
slaughterer n.
slayer n.
triggerman n.

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

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hit-and-run

The family of a 13-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run say they are "devastated" after being told the driver who caused his death has had his sentence reduced.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

A man has been charged over the alleged hit-and-run death of schoolboy Keaton Slater in Coventry more than two years ago.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Pelosi, 86, of St. Helena, was charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

The Long Beach Police Department responded around 11:44 p.m. to the area of Ocean Boulevard and Golden Avenue about a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle, according to a police news release.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

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

hit-and-run

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