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

As for her hair, the Oscar winner rocked platinum hair with a shadow root, while her curtain bangs were trimmed just below her cheekbones. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Instead of the baby bangs Zendaya has been seen sporting at a few recent events, her fringe was styled into glossy pieces firmly yet artfully arranged across her forehead. — Marci Robin, Allure, 28 July 2026

Verb

Part of Ludwig Göransson’s score is based on the sound of banging pieces of bronze, which turn out to be the alarm bells of Troy, a warning of violence that echoes throughout the film. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 July 2026

In addition to pointing out pockets of loveliness, Bayless regaled us with charming stories about TV filming episodes gone awry and how his youngest grandchild likes to bang at his back door for food. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Phrases Containing bang

• bang away
• bang on