runover

/ˈrʌnoʊvər/

Definitions

1. noun

a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian or animal, typically caused by the vehicle not stopping in time

“The police report revealed that the car was involved in a runover on the main street.”

2. verb

to collide with or hit something, typically a pedestrian or animal, with a vehicle

“The driver was charged for running over the pedestrian in the crosswalk.”

Synonyms

  • collision
  • crash
  • hit-and-run

Antonyms

  • avoid
  • escape