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

The Padres banged the ball all around Petco Park in taking a 3-0 lead on the first 15 pitches from Cole, a Southern California native who gave up three consecutive homers to open a game for the second time in his career. — ABC News, 6 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

Inter Miami’s most diehard fans, La Familia, sang and banged their drums, hoping to energize their team, but nothing seemed to make a difference. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

Head woke up early that morning when hail banged against her siding. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

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