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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 incident began at about 5:20 p.m. on April 8, 2025, when police responded to a request for help from the California Highway Patrol in tracking down three suspects wanted in a hit-and-run crash.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

Still, a medical examiner initially ruled Smith’s death the result of a hit-and-run.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

A man in his 50s has died following a report of a one vehicle hit-and-run road traffic collision in County Antrim.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 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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