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pelting

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Pelting (noun) means the action of throwing things forcefully at someone or something.

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The action of throwing things forcefully at someone or something.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

rain

Related words

rain rainfall precipitation rainwater

Rhymes for pelting

melting belting smelting

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What is the meaning of pelting?

"pelting" (noun) means the action of throwing things forcefully at someone or something.

What is another word for pelting?

Other words for "pelting" include rain.

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