Pelting: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง๏ธ
pelting
[ หpษltษชล ]
throwing repeatedly
To pelt means to throw something at someone or something with force and persistence. It is often used in the context of throwing objects like stones or snowballs. The act can also refer to being bombarded with insults or heavy rain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The children were pelting each other with snowballs.
- The protesters began pelting the police with rocks.
- Heavy rain was pelting against the window.
- She felt as though the criticisms were pelting her from every direction.
Translations
Translations of the word "pelting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bater
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคฐเคฟเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช hageln
๐ฎ๐ฉ melempar
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะธะดะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ rzucaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท lancer
๐ช๐ธ lanza
๐น๐ท fฤฑrlatmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ง๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑู ู
๐จ๐ฟ hรกzet
๐ธ๐ฐ hodiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆท
๐ธ๐ฎ metati
๐ฎ๐ธ kasta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐาัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ atmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ lanzar
Etymology
The word 'pelting' originates from the Old English 'pealtian', which meant to strike or to hit. The root word can be traced back to Germanic origins, related to the Old Norse word 'pelta', meaning 'to throw' or 'to strike'. Over time, the usage of 'pelting' evolved to encompass a variety of meanings associated with throwing objects with speed and force. In contemporary English, it is primarily associated with throwing things in a violent or energetic manner, often depicting an action that is fast-paced and relentless. The word showcases the duality of its meanings, from physical actions such as throwing objects to metaphorical usages like receiving criticism or rain incessantly.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,952, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27952 pelting
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- 27954 capriciously
- 27955 tenanted
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