pow Synonyms
Another word for pow
• interjection (Context 1)
Used to imitate or express the sound of a sudden, sharp blow, impact, or explosion.
"The comic book panel showed the superhero striking the villain with a giant 'bam!' across the page."
• noun (Context 2)
A prisoner of war; a combatant or service member captured and held in custody by an opposing force during an armed conflict (usually capitalized as POW).
"The historical museum features letters written home by a former captive during the Second World War."
• noun (Context 3)
A sudden, forceful blow, collision, or explosive sound.
"The tennis ball hit the back fence with a loud bang."
• noun (Context 4)
Freshly fallen, dry, loose snow ideal for skiing and snowboarding (slang clipping of powder).
"The snowboarders woke up at dawn to carve through the deep powder after the overnight blizzard."
• noun (Context 5)
A person's head or skull (a dialectal variant of poll).
"The elderly Highlander shook his frosty poll as he recounted tales of his youth."
Opposites of pow
The opposite of pow shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: