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

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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

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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

The catamaran, carrying 267 passengers and crew from Kyrenia to Turkey, sank in waters over 1,600 feet deep as survivors described loud bangs, sudden listing and passengers trapped inside. — Andrew Wilks, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Her full, straight-across bangs sit just above her brows, adding to the retro shape, not to mention the resemblance. — Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

Before Sue could answer, the defense objected, Judge Sullivan banged his gavel, and the question was stricken from the record. — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Last week, law enforcement in the city of Kirkland, Washington (just northeast of Seattle) responded to a 911 call from a resident reporting loud banging inside their home. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing bang

• bang away
• bang on