Synonyms of bang

bang 1 of 3

adverb

as in immediately

without delay

the reform movement was just beginning when it bang ran into opposition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immediately
• promptly
• instantly
• right
• now
• directly
• away
• at once
• suddenly
• shortly
• in no time
• right off
• soon
• quickly
• straight off
• off the bat
• right now
• right away
• on the double
• incontinently
• on the spot
• straightaway
• instantaneously
• headlong
• plumb
• on a dime
• presently
• forthwith
• abruptly
• pronto
• quick
• straightway
• swiftly
• rapidly
• instanter
• fast
• momentarily
• PDQ
• freely
• swift
• briskly
• presto
• apace
• unexpectedly
• speedily
• hastily
• readily
• recklessly
• opportunely
• full tilt
• impulsively
• impetuously
• punctually
• rashly
• fleetly
• snappily
• posthaste
• anon
• exactly
• seasonably

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowly
• late
• tardily

bang

2 of 3

noun

1

as in blow

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

delivered a sharp bang that rattled the door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blow
• thump
• thud
• slap
• hit
• knock
• punch
• whack
• pound
• swipe
• smack
• stroke
• poke
• lick
• slam
• spank
• beat
• clap
• kick
• clip
• hook
• chop
• smash
• lash
• crack
• switch
• swat
• bop
• bat
• bash
• wham
• belt
• biff
• thwack
• pounding
• pelt
• bust
• pick
• plump
• wallop
• slug
• fillip
• rap
• box
• hack
• buffet
• dab
• stripe
• sock
• cuff
• knee
• clout
• welt
• licking
• stinger
• swing
• beating
• whop
• haymaker
• douse
• hand
• larrup
• left
• right
• counter
• hammering
• body blow
• sucker punch
• shiver
• whip
• roundhouse
• thrashing
• whipping
• one-two
• knockdown
• counterstroke
• counterblow
• knockout
• pummeling
• uppercut
• flogging
• battering
• rabbit punch
• counterpunch
• KO
• drubbing
• cruncher
• clobbering
• bludgeoning
• sidewinder
• pasting
• walloping
• cudgeling
• kayo
• right-hander
• bastinado
• lambasting

2

as in clap

a loud explosive sound

a sudden bang made the cat jump

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clap
• boom
• pop
• blast
• slam
• crack
• crash
• thunderclap
• whack
• roar
• knock
• smash
• thwack
• report
• whump
• tap
• whomp
• snap
• clash
• thunk
• howl
• clang
• wham
• clank
• blare
• rap
• hue and cry
• clamor
• outcry
• clangor
• hullabaloo
• hubbub
• tumult
• uproar

3

as in kick

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings

tried to get the most bang for her money at the attractions at the county fair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kick
• thrill
• rush
• boot
• wallop
• exhilaration
• frisson
• jollies
• charge
• titillation
• shock
• high
• jolt
• enjoyment
• buzz
• surprise
• pleasure
• joy
• lift
• entertainment
• electrification
• delight
• arousal
• intoxication
• amusement
• fun
• treat
• diversion
• delectation

bang

3 of 3

verb

ˈbaŋ 

1

as in to bump

to come into usually forceful contact with something

the toy car banged into the wall and stopped

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bump
• slam
• collide
• smash
• knock
• hit
• crash
• ram
• thud
• impact
• swipe
• impinge
• strike
• bash
• bounce
• scrape
• glance
• skip
• rebound
• brush
• push
• contact
• kiss
• sweep
• ricochet
• touch
• clunk
• shave
• land
• nudge
• graze
• skim
• muscle
• jostle
• carom
• press
• bulldoze

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• skirt

2

as in to hit

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner

idly banged trees with a stick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hit
• smack
• knock
• slap
• punch
• slam
• clap
• whack
• strike
• pound
• clip
• crack
• kick
• swipe
• bat
• thump
• bash
• nail
• hammer
• box
• lick
• clock
• shove
• tap
• bob
• push
• bop
• swat
• poke
• thwack
• bonk
• bludgeon
• flick
• chop
• clobber
• zap
• wallop
• tag
• slug
• clout
• rap
• jab
• smite
• bust
• belt
• stab
• bump
• whale
• biff
• sock
• stroke
• slog
• paste
• beat
• rough
• pummel
• hang one on
• maul
• pepper
• butt
• bung
• knee
• lash
• slash
• pelt
• buffet
• stamp
• fell
• batter
• drub
• scuff
• mangle
• lambaste
• cuff
• jostle
• dump
• floor
• whip
• deck
• cream
• pommel
• knock down
• spear
• bunt
• lace
• prod
• club
• brain
• cane
• thrash
• conk
• switch
• bean
• cudgel
• skull
• bowl (down or over)
• flog
• flail
• sucker punch
• sledge
• level
• sledgehammer
• sap
• rabbit-punch

3

as in to slam

to shove into a closed position with force and noise

stomped off to his room and banged the door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slam
• shut
• close
• lock
• stop
• seal
• latch
• secure
• bar
• fasten
• batten (down)
• bolt
• chain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• open
• unlock
• unfasten
• unlatch
• unseal
• unbolt
• unbar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bang

Noun

On the other hand, those whiz-bang AI agents could simply shift companies’ existing software spending rather than actually grow it as hoped. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

For a look that’s less voluminous and shaggy, leave the layering until a point just past your bangs at about chin length. — Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

Sébastian Breza saved but couldn't corral a shot by Almirón’ in the 60th minute and Breel Embolo banged in the rebound for his second goal in his first seven matches and a 3-0 advantage. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

On this day in 1960, one of the most shocking and iconic Cold War moments unfolded when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev brandished and banged his shoe at the United Nations. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing bang

• bang away
• bang on