Pelted: meaning, definitions and examples
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pelted
[ ˈpɛltɪd ]
threw rapidly
Pelted is the past tense of the verb 'pelt', which means to strike or throw something at someone or something with force or intensity. This action is often associated with throwing small objects, like stones or snowballs. Pelted can also describe being bombarded with something, like rain or criticism. The term conveys a sense of speed and aggression in the act of throwing.
Synonyms
assailed, battered, bombarded, hounded.
Examples of usage
- The children pelted each other with snowballs.
- We were pelted by heavy rain during the storm.
- Critics pelted him with harsh reviews after the performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "pelted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apedrejado
🇮🇳 पत्थरों से मारा गया
🇩🇪 mit Steinen beworfen
🇮🇩 dilempar
🇺🇦 потрощений
🇵🇱 obrzucany
🇯🇵 投げつけられた
🇫🇷 lapidé
🇪🇸 apedreado
🇹🇷 taşlanan
🇰🇷 돌에 맞은
🇸🇦 مُلقى بالحجارة
🇨🇿 ostřelovaný
🇸🇰 kamenovaný
🇨🇳 被投掷
🇸🇮 obmetan
🇮🇸 steinum kasta
🇰🇿 тастармен ұрылған
🇬🇪 ქვის სროლით
🇦🇿 daşla vurulmuş
🇲🇽 apedreado
Etymology
The word 'pelted' originates from the Middle English word 'pelten', which is derived from the Old English 'pyltan', meaning to strike or hurl. The use of 'pelt' in its current context has been around since the early 15th century, typically signifying the action of throwing something quickly and with force. Its evolution is closely related to the concept of projectiles and the physical act of impacting a target with speed. As language evolved, so did the applications of 'pelt', extending beyond physical objects to encompass metaphorical meanings, such as being attacked by words or criticisms.