Hit with
verb
To be unexpectedly affected by something unpleasant, such as a punishment or a problem.
The business was hit with a large fine for tax evasion.
Often appears as...
- hit with a fine
- hit with charges
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To strike someone or something with an object.
He accidentally hit me with his backpack while turning around.
Often appears as...
- hit someone with a stick
- hit the wall with your fist
verb
To present someone with a question or problem.
I hit her with a series of complex math problems.
Often appears as...
- hit with a riddle
- hit with a question
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To quickly affect someone or cover something, especially a strong emotion or specific quality.
I was hit with an overwhelming sense of relief.
Often appears as...
- hit with emotion
- hit with relief
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To be unexpectedly affected by something unpleasant, such as a punishment or a problem.
The business was hit with a large fine for tax evasion.
Often appears as...
- hit with a fine
- hit with charges
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To strike someone or something with an object.
He accidentally hit me with his backpack while turning around.
Often appears as...
- hit someone with a stick
- hit the wall with your fist
verb
To present someone with a question or problem.
I hit her with a series of complex math problems.
Often appears as...
- hit with a riddle
- hit with a question
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To quickly affect someone or cover something, especially a strong emotion or specific quality.
I was hit with an overwhelming sense of relief.
Often appears as...
- hit with emotion
- hit with relief
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Consequences
Used when something negative happens without prior warning, often causing discomfort or harm.
Investors were hit with sudden losses after the market crashed.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Punishments
Commonly refers to fines, charges, or legal action taken against an individual or organization.
The company was hit with a lawsuit for violating environmental laws.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Impact
Indicates impact that is figurative, not physical; often pertaining to financial or social repercussions.
After the review, the film was hit with heavy criticism.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Consequences
Used when something negative happens without prior warning, often causing discomfort or harm.
Investors were hit with sudden losses after the market crashed.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Punishments
Commonly refers to fines, charges, or legal action taken against an individual or organization.
The company was hit with a lawsuit for violating environmental laws.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Impact
Indicates impact that is figurative, not physical; often pertaining to financial or social repercussions.
After the review, the film was hit with heavy criticism.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Consequences
Used when something negative happens without prior warning, often causing discomfort or harm.
Investors were hit with sudden losses after the market crashed.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Punishments
Commonly refers to fines, charges, or legal action taken against an individual or organization.
The company was hit with a lawsuit for violating environmental laws.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Impact
Indicates impact that is figurative, not physical; often pertaining to financial or social repercussions.
After the review, the film was hit with heavy criticism.
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