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hitter Synonyms
Another word for hitter
Choosing another word for hitter depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A player in baseball, softball, or cricket whose role is to strike the ball with a bat, or who is evaluated for their batting skill.
Usage Example
"The coach moved their best batter to the middle of the lineup to drive in more runs."
Strongest
batter
Strong
batsman
slugger
swinger
• noun (Context 2)
A person or thing that strikes or delivers a blow, especially in combat sports such as boxing or in sports like volleyball and tennis.
Usage Example
"The outside striker leaped above the net and spiked the volleyball into the back corner of the court."
Strongest
striker
Strong
puncher
spiker
attacker
smasher
Opposites of hitter
The opposite of hitter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
pitcher
bowler
fielder
blocker
defender
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hitter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hitter