thump Synonyms
Another word for thump
• noun (Context 1)
A heavy, dull blow with a fist, a blunt instrument, or a falling object, or the muffled sound produced by such an impact.
"The heavy textbook fell off the desk and hit the wooden floor with a loud thud."
• verb (Context 2)
To strike or beat heavily with a fist or a blunt object so as to produce a dull, muffled sound.
"He thumped the table with his fist to get the noisy crowd's attention."
• verb (Context 3)
To beat, pulsate, or throb forcefully and rapidly (especially of the heart or pulse).
"Her heart began to throb wildly against her ribs as she stepped onto the stage."
• verb (Context 4)
To defeat decisively or overwhelmingly in a game, match, or competition (informal).
"The home team thumped the reigning champions by twenty points in the season opener."
Opposites of thump
The opposite of thump shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: