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Pelted

Verb / ˈpeltɪd / Another word for pelted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'pelted' is to strike or attack repeatedly, usually with something thrown.

Synonyms & similar words

pelt bombard stream pepper pour rainbuckets raincatsanddogs bombarded assaulted barraged showered hurled flung rained threw attacked struck beat pelleted blasted poured shot pounced stormed blitzed fired slung

Example sentences

  1. The hailstones pelted against the roof of the house.
  2. I was pelted with snowballs during the winter carnival.
  3. The protesters pelted the police with eggs.
  4. The angry mob pelted the car with rocks.
  5. She ran inside as the rain pelted down.

Quotes

  • Life is like a rainstorm, sometimes you get pelted but eventually it stops.
  • Don't let the negative words pelt you, instead use them as stepping stones.
  • In the game of life, you will be pelted with challenges, but never give up.

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