Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pelting
verb
/ˈpɛltɪŋ/
Definition
The act of striking or hitting repeatedly or forcefully.
Examples
- The children enjoyed pelting each other with snowballs in the winter.
- Heavy rain was pelting down, causing the streets to flood.
- The protesters were pelting the police with rocks during the demonstration.
Meaning
Pelting refers to the action of throwing something at a target repeatedly, usually with a sense of urgency or intensity. It can also mean to fall rapidly, as in the case of rain or hail.
Synonyms
- bombarding
- pummeling
- hitting
- showering
- assailing
