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

At the time, Dannielynn was wearing her ash blonde and black hair in a bob with bangs. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

The last time the agents ripped through Little Village, fireworks, flash bangs and blaring car horns sounded up and down 26th Street for hours. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Verb

With an election in Argentina scheduled for October 2027, Milei did what many Argentine leaders have done over the years — bang the drum in support of his country’s claim to what Argentines call the Malvinas. — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

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

Phrases Containing bang

• bang away
• bang on