Translation guide
Expresses the idea of striking something with great force, or metaphorically affecting someone or something severely.
To physically hit something or someone with great impact.
General way to say 'hit hard' physically.
He hit the ball hard.
To have a strong negative impact on someone or something, such as emotionally or economically.
To deal a heavy blow, often used for economic or emotional impact.
To strongly criticize or attack someone verbally.
To criticize severely.
To crash into or collide with great force.
The car hit the wall hard.
Formal or literary term for striking or beating.
He hit his opponent hard.
The news hit him hard.
To have a serious effect on something.
The recession hit small businesses hard.
To affect someone deeply, often emotionally or physically; implies something 'hits home'.
His words hit me hard.
The media hit his policies hard.
To denounce or attack fiercely.
The opposition hit the prime minister hard.