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clonk Synonyms

Another word for clonk

Choosing another word for clonk depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An abrupt, heavy, dull sound, such as that made by two solid objects striking together.

Usage Example

"The old transmission gave a loud clunk before the engine stalled completely."

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clunk
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thud
thump
clank

• verb (Context 2)

To make or cause to make an abrupt, heavy, dull sound.

Usage Example

"The loose radiator pipe clonked noisily every time the heating came on."

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clunk
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thud
thump
clank

• noun (Context 3)

A heavy blow or hit, especially on the head.

Usage Example

"He got a nasty bonk on the head from the low-hanging beam in the cellar."

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bonk
conk
whack
thump
knock

• verb (Context 4)

To hit or strike heavily, especially on the head (informal).

Usage Example

"A falling pine cone clonked him right on the top of his helmet."

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bonk
conk
whack
thump
bop

• interjection (Context 5)

Used to imitate or represent a sudden, heavy, dull sound of impact.

Usage Example

"clunk! The heavy wrench slipped from the shelf and hit the garage floor."

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clunk
klunk
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thud
thump

• Nearby Words

clone
cloner
cloning
clonk
clonky
clonothrix
clop

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clonk. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clonk
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