Synonyms for

Hitters

Verb / ˈhɪtɜ:z / Another word for hitters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who hits something or someone, especially in sports like baseball or boxing.

Synonyms & similar words

slugger batter striker hitter batsman batter slugger striker puncher boxer combatant fighter assailant attacker thug goon bruiser strongman enforcer heavy muscleman hunk beefcake jock athlete

Synonyms by register

Formal

performers achievers top performers successful individuals

Informal

sluggers heavy hitters power hitters big guns

Literary

champions stalwarts

Antonyms

misses failures losers non-performers underachievers

Common collocations

  • top hitters
  • leading hitters
  • power hitters
  • clutch hitters
  • relief hitters
  • pinch hitters
  • star hitters

Word family

noun hitter
verb hit

Usage note

Primarily used in sports contexts, especially baseball, to refer to players who are good at hitting. Can also be used metaphorically for someone successful or influential in any field.

Example sentences

  1. The hitters on the soccer team scored three goals in the game.
  2. The boxer was known for his powerful punches.
  3. The baseball coach trained his hitters to aim for the gaps in the field.
  4. The hockey player was penalized for hitting the opposing team's hitter.
  5. The MMA fighter was a skilled hitter with both his fists and feet.

Quotes

  • The best hitters in baseball succeed three out of ten times.
  • In boxing, it's the hitter who sets the pace of the fight.
  • A good hitter always keeps their eye on the ball.

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