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pelted

VERB

beat; throw hard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assail batter bombard hurl pepper pummel shower

STRONG

belabor belt career cast charge dash hammer knock lapidate pound pour rain rush shoot sling speed stone strike swat tear thrash wallop

Antonyms

STRONG

lose slow tap

Example Sentences

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But his small group was quickly overwhelmed—and pelted with water balloons.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

But, overall, some travelers dodged shutdown bullets, others were pelted as airlines canceled more than 10,000 flights in the last week alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

His convoy was pelted with rocks on the campaign trail.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

One of the survivors recalled the boat being pelted by marble-sized hail while waves increased to 8 to 10 feet, breaking over the bow of the boat, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Koffi turned on her heels and pelted back into the temple.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray