Synonyms of banged

banged

verb

past tense of bang

1

as in bumped

to come into usually forceful contact with something

the toy car banged into the wall and stopped

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bumped
• slammed
• collided
• smashed
• rammed
• knocked
• crashed
• hit
• swiped
• thudded
• struck
• impinged
• impacted
• bashed
• bounced
• glanced
• scraped
• landed
• pushed
• brushed
• skipped
• clunked
• kissed
• rebounded
• swept
• contacted
• touched
• ricocheted
• shaved
• nudged
• grazed
• caromed
• skimmed
• jostled
• muscled
• pressed
• bulldozed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• skirted

2

as in knocked

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

idly banged trees with a stick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• knocked
• smacked
• slapped
• slammed
• hit
• punched
• pounded
• clapped
• whacked
• struck
• clipped
• swiped
• cracked
• batted
• kicked
• thumped
• bashed
• hammered
• nailed
• shoved
• licked
• poked
• tapped
• rapped
• swatted
• thwacked
• pushed
• jabbed
• bobbed
• bopped
• clobbered
• slugged
• clocked
• bludgeoned
• stabbed
• flicked
• socked
• busted
• smote
• chopped
• bonked
• boxed
• pasted
• whaled
• zapped
• clouted
• bumped
• walloped
• belted
• tagged
• biffed
• slogged
• stroked
• pummeled
• mauled
• battered
• beat
• lashed
• buffeted
• roughed
• mangled
• pelted
• cuffed
• stamped
• peppered
• bunged
• slashed
• jostled
• scuffed
• dumped
• hung one on
• butted
• whipped
• prodded
• drubbed
• lambasted
• laced
• creamed
• kneed
• bunted
• decked
• thrashed
• speared
• clubbed
• flailed
• conked
• felled
• caned
• pommeled
• flogged
• floored
• switched
• knocked down
• beaned
• leveled
• sledged
• sapped
• sledgehammered
• bowled (down or over)
• sucker punched
• cudgeled
• brained
• skulled
• rabbit-punched

3

as in slammed

to shove into a closed position with force and noise

stomped off to his room and banged the door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slammed
• shut
• locked
• closed
• stopped
• sealed
• fastened
• secured
• chained
• latched
• barred
• bolted
• battened (down)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• unlocked
• unfastened
• unlatched
• unsealed
• unbolted
• unbarred

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of banged

During Sturgeon’s speech, the board walked out and took a brief recess after board President Charles Cush repeatedly banged his gavel and told Sturgeon his speaking time expired. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

That looked like all Boise would need until Madison’s Aaron Edwards banged home a world-class equalizer in the 83rd minute, firing a shot from the left edge of the box and tucking it inside the right post. — Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026

Drums banged, flags swirled in the air and a group of supporters cheered, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Brazilian midfielder. — CBS News, 31 July 2026

Nosková banged an ace to set up her sixth championship point, then sent a 115 mph serve that Muchová couldn’t return to seal the match. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 11 July 2026

It was rewarded when Baena broke in on the left side and lifted a pass to an unmarked Porro, who banged home an emphatic header for his first international goal. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

Haaland and his teammates sat on the wet pitch as Ødegaard banged the drum. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

Soon, the players on the field joined in, sitting down and rowing as captain Martin Ødegaard banged a large drum. — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 27 June 2026

The small, but spirited, Peruvian fan group in the north stands banged its drums and waved flags, finally able to be part of the party. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026