Synonyms for
Hitting
Definition
striking something with a forceful blow
Synonyms & similar words
arriveat
shoot
make
runinto
pip
bumpoff
remove
dispatch
reach
slay
impingeon
stumble
miss
score
striking
off
rackup
cometo
murder
hit
attain
strike
gain
polishoff
tally
striking
slapping
punching
beating
smacking
thumping
whacking
battering
clouting
cuffing
pummeling
flogging
hurting
assaulting
bashing
knocking
ramming
thwacking
walloping
whipping
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- hitting the ball
- hitting the target
- hitting the road
- hitting the nail
- hitting the roof
- hitting the jackpot
- hitting the books
- hitting the wall
Word family
Usage note
The word 'hitting' can refer to a physical impact or a metaphorical success. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- He is hitting the ball very hard with his racket.
- She was hitting the nail with a hammer.
- The boxer was hitting his opponent with his fists.
- The car was hitting the wall.
- He was hitting the drums very loudly.
Quotes
Hitting is not the answer, violence is never the answer.
Success is not about avoiding failure, it's about persisting through failures and hitting your goals.
When you're hitting the ball well, life is good.