Synonyms for hit

Other words for “hit”, grouped by meaning.

We found 29 synonyms for “hit”. The most common are hitting, striking, smash, smasher, strike.

noun the act of contacting one thing with another

noun a conspicuous success

noun (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

Synonymscollision

verb hit against; come into sudden contact with

Oppositesmiss

verb reach a destination, either real or abstract

verb affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely

Synonymsstrike

verb hit with a missile from a weapon

Synonymsshootpip

verb encounter by chance

Synonymsstumble

verb gain points in a game

verb cause to experience suddenly

verb make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target

Synonymsstrike

verb kill intentionally and with premeditation

verb drive something violently into a location

Synonymsstrike

verb reach a point in time, or a certain state or level

Synonymsreachattain

verb produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments

Synonymsstrike

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University