Antonyms of adj hit-and-run
2 senses of hit-and-run
Sense 1
hit-and-run, tip-and-run -- (designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape; "hit-and-run units"; "tip-and-run assaults")
INDIRECT (VIA offensive) -> defensive -- (intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance")
Sense 2
hit-and-run (prenominal) -- (involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident)
INDIRECT (VIA negligent) -> diligent -- (characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks; "a diligent detective investigates all clues"; "a diligent search of the files")
Similarity of adj hit-and-run
2 senses of hit-and-run
Sense 1
hit-and-run, tip-and-run -- (designed for or consisting of a brief attack followed by a quick escape; "hit-and-run units"; "tip-and-run assaults")
=> offensive (vs. defensive) -- (for the purpose of attack rather than defense; "offensive weapons")
Sense 2
hit-and-run (prenominal) -- (involving a driver of a motor vehicle who leaves the scene of an accident)
=> negligent (vs. diligent) -- (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern; "negligent parents"; "negligent of detail"; "negligent in his correspondence")