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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Jose Melesio, 65, was killed in a hit-and-run incident around 3:10 a.m. on April 27, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Andrews' story was Bethan had been involved in a hit-and-run and he had found her in the lane.

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

One of these days I’m going to walk into the house and the news guy on TV will be reporting a hit-and-run that just happened downtown.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson

hit-and-run

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