bang Synonyms
Another word for bang
• noun (Context 1)
A sudden, loud, sharp noise, such as that produced by an explosion, a gunshot, or a door slamming shut.
"The heavy wooden door slammed shut with a loud boom when the wind caught it."
• verb (Context 2)
To strike, hit, or put down something forcefully and noisily.
"The judge banged his gavel on the desk to restore order in the courtroom."
• interjection (Context 3)
Used to imitate the sound of a sudden, loud impact, explosion, or gunshot, or to express suddenness.
"boom! The starting pistol echoed across the stadium, and the runners sprinted forward."
• noun (Context 4)
A fringe of hair cut straight across the forehead (usually used in the plural form 'bangs').
"She decided to get her bangs trimmed before starting her new job."
• verb (Context 5)
To make a sudden, loud, sharp sound, or to move with such a sound.
"The loose window shutter banged against the side of the house all through the stormy night."
• verb (Context 6)
To accidentally hit or bump a part of one's body against a hard object, causing pain or injury.
"Be careful not to bump your head on the low wooden beam when you enter the attic."
• noun (Context 7)
A sharp, forceful blow or impact against a surface or part of the body.
"He suffered a nasty blow on the knee when he tripped over the low garden wall."
• adverb (Context 8)
Directly, squarely, or with a sudden forceful impact.
"The cyclist rode smack into the back of the parked delivery van."
• noun (Context 9)
A sudden feeling of intense excitement, pleasure, or thrill (informal).
"The retired engineer gets a real kick out of teaching local kids how to build model rockets."
• adverb (Context 10)
Exactly, completely, or precisely as specified.
"The commuter train arrived at the platform right on time."
Opposites of bang
The opposite of bang shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: