PELTED Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word pelted. (close relations)
Definition of PELTED
Best Alternative Words for PELTED
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| beat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a regular route for a sentry or policeman • the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart • the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music • a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations • a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior • the sound of stroke or blow • (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse • a regular rate of repetition • a stroke or blow • the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing adjective satellite • very tired verb • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression • hit repeatedly • move rhythmically • shape by beating • make a rhythmic sound • glare or strike with great intensity • move with a thrashing motion • sail with much tacking or with difficulty • stir vigorously • strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music • be superior • avoid paying • make a sound like a clock or a timer • move with a flapping motion • indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks • move with or as if with a regular alternating motion • make by pounding or trampling • produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly • strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting • beat through cleverness and wit • be a mystery or bewildering to • wear out completely | ||||||||
| cast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the actors in a play • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • the visual appearance of something or someone • bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal • object formed by a mold • the act of throwing dice • the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel • a violent throw verb • put or send forth • deposit • select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet • throw forcefully • assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • to remove • choose at random • formulate in a particular style or language • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
| fired | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • having lost your job | ||||||||
| shot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of firing a projectile • a solid missile discharged from a firearm • (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand • a chance to do something • a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot) • a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film • the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe • a small drink of liquor • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect • an estimate based on little or no information • an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera • sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put • an explosive charge used in blasting • a blow hard enough to cause injury • an attempt to score in a game • informal words for any attempt or effort • the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination • throwing the basketball toward the hoop adjective satellite • varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles | ||||||||
| assailed | verbv | |||||||
verb • attack someone physically or emotionally • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing | ||||||||
| attacked | verbv | |||||||
noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure | ||||||||
| barraged | verbv | |||||||
noun • the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) • the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target verb • address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage | ||||||||
| blitzed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • To attack quickly or suddenly, as by an air raid or similar action. • To perform a blitz. • To purée or chop (food products) using a food processor or blender. • To do something quickly or in one session. adjective • Drunk, wasted. | ||||||||
| bombarded | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family verb • cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile • throw bombs at or attack with bombs • address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage • direct high energy particles or radiation against | ||||||||
| darted | verbv | |||||||
noun • a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot • a tapered tuck made in dressmaking • a sudden quick movement verb • move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart • run or move very quickly or hastily • move with sudden speed | ||||||||
| flung | verbv | |||||||
noun • a usually brief attempt • a brief indulgence of your impulses • the act of flinging verb • throw with force or recklessness • move in an abrupt or headlong manner • indulge oneself • throw or cast away | ||||||||
| hurled | verbv | |||||||
noun • a violent throw verb • throw forcefully • make a thrusting forward movement • utter with force; utter vehemently | ||||||||
| lashed | verbv | |||||||
noun • any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids • leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip • a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • lash or flick about sharply • strike as if by whipping • bind with a rope, chain, or cord | ||||||||
| peppered | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam • any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers • pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground • sweet and hot varieties of fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum verb • add pepper to • attack and bombard with or as if with missiles | ||||||||
| pounded | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972) • 16 ounces avoirdupois • the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence • a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy • the basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters • the basic unit of money in the Sudan; equal to 100 piasters • the basic unit of money in Lebanon; equal to 100 piasters • formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence • the basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters • the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents • a nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/sec • a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain) • a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs • the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) verb • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument • strike or drive against with a heavy impact • move heavily or clumsily • move rhythmically • partition off into compartments • shut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits • place or shut up in a pound • break down and crush by beating, as with a pestle | ||||||||
| showered | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you • someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see • washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle • a brief period of precipitation • a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower • a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person verb • expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns • spray or sprinkle with • take a shower; wash one's body in the shower • rain abundantly • provide abundantly with | ||||||||
| slung | verbv | |||||||
noun • a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice • a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones • a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel • a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released • bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck verb • hurl as if with a sling • hang loosely or freely; let swing • move with a sling • hold or carry in a sling | ||||||||
| stormed | verbv | |||||||
noun • a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning • a violent commotion or disturbance • a direct and violent assault on a stronghold verb • behave violently, as if in state of a great anger • take by force • rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning • blow hard • attack by storm; attack suddenly | ||||||||
| thrashed | verbv | |||||||
noun • a swimming kick used while treading water verb • give a thrashing to; beat hard • move or stir about violently • dance the slam dance • beat so fast that (the heart's) output starts dropping until (it) does not manage to pump out blood at all • move data into and out of core rather than performing useful computation • beat the seeds out of a grain • beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight | ||||||||
| bombard | verbv | |||||||
noun • a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family verb • cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile • throw bombs at or attack with bombs • address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage • direct high energy particles or radiation against | ||||||||
