Synonyms of bangs

bangs 1 of 2

noun

plural of bang

1

as in blows

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

delivered a sharp bang that rattled the door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blows
• thumps
• punches
• thuds
• swipes
• slaps
• hits
• strokes
• whacks
• knocks
• pounds
• licks
• pokes
• smacks
• spanks
• clips
• claps
• lashes
• slams
• beats
• chops
• hooks
• swats
• thwacks
• socks
• bops
• pelts
• kicks
• cuffs
• biffs
• belts
• switches
• stripes
• hands
• whams
• hacks
• raps
• welts
• fillips
• bashes
• smashes
• bats
• cracks
• knees
• plumps
• buffets
• busts
• slugs
• clouts
• haymakers
• stingers
• picks
• dabs
• lickings
• whops
• wallops
• swings
• boxes
• douses
• beatings
• larrups
• shivers
• counterblows
• lefts
• rabbit punches
• body blows
• counterpunches
• counterstrokes
• sucker punches
• counters
• whips
• uppercuts
• roundhouses
• rights
• whippings
• thrashings
• batterings
• crunchers
• right-handers
• knockdowns
• sidewinders
• pastings
• drubbings
• kayos
• bastinadoes
• knockouts
• wallopings
• KOs
• one-twos

2

as in claps

a loud explosive sound

a sudden bang made the cat jump

Synonyms & Similar Words

• claps
• booms
• blasts
• pops
• crashes
• thwacks
• thunderclaps
• slams
• cracks
• whacks
• roars
• snaps
• knocks
• smashes
• reports
• whumps
• taps
• whomps
• clangs
• thunks
• clashes
• howls
• clanks
• whams
• raps
• outcries
• blares
• clamors
• uproars
• tumults
• clangors
• hullabaloos
• hue and cries
• hubbubs

3

as in kicks

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

• kicks
• thrills
• boots
• rushes
• frissons
• wallops
• jollies
• titillations
• charges
• shocks
• highs
• exhilarations
• jolts
• enjoyments
• lifts
• pleasures
• buzzes
• surprises
• joys
• electrifications
• intoxications
• delights
• entertainments
• arousals
• fun
• treats
• amusements
• delectations
• diversions

bangs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bang

1

as in bumps

to come into usually forceful contact with something

the toy car banged into the wall and stopped

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bumps
• slams
• collides
• smashes
• crashes
• rams
• knocks
• hits
• swipes
• thuds
• impacts
• impinges
• bounces
• bashes
• strikes
• glances
• scrapes
• skips
• brushes
• contacts
• sweeps
• lands
• ricochets
• clunks
• shaves
• kisses
• rebounds
• pushes
• grazes
• nudges
• touches
• muscles
• skims
• jostles
• caroms
• presses
• bulldozes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• skirts

2

as in slaps

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

idly banged trees with a stick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slaps
• knocks
• hits
• punches
• smacks
• claps
• slams
• clips
• whacks
• pounds
• strikes
• swipes
• nails
• cracks
• thumps
• bats
• kicks
• bashes
• bobs
• thwacks
• licks
• hammers
• bonks
• flicks
• bops
• socks
• swats
• pokes
• taps
• boxes
• chops
• shoves
• zaps
• stabs
• jabs
• raps
• pushes
• bludgeons
• belts
• clouts
• tags
• smites
• slugs
• busts
• wallops
• clocks
• clobbers
• biffs
• bumps
• pastes
• strokes
• whales
• slogs
• lashes
• mauls
• beats
• hangs one on
• peppers
• slashes
• pummels
• knees
• cuffs
• pelts
• roughs
• butts
• batters
• scuffs
• stamps
• buffets
• jostles
• whips
• mangles
• drubs
• laces
• dumps
• bunts
• lambastes
• flails
• prods
• decks
• spears
• floors
• conks
• beans
• bowls (down or over)
• knocks down
• brains
• clubs
• thrashes
• pommels
• creams
• switches
• canes
• fells
• bungs
• levels
• skulls
• sucker punches
• cudgels
• flogs
• saps
• sledges
• rabbit-punches
• sledgehammers

3

as in slams

to shove into a closed position with force and noise

stomped off to his room and banged the door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slams
• shuts
• locks
• closes
• stops
• chains
• latches
• seals
• fastens
• battens (down)
• bars
• secures
• bolts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opens
• unlocks
• unfastens
• unlatches
• unbars
• unbolts
• unseals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bangs

Noun

Saldaña was draped in a black V-neck gown; Kidman sported effortlessly chic bangs and a shimmering Art Deco–esque top. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

At the film’s Shanghai premiere, her short, curly cut was replaced with long, straight locks and choppy baby bangs. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

People in the building reported hearing loud bangs when the fire began, and some employees had to be rescued from elevators amid power outages, according to Culver City Police Department spokesperson Jennifer Atenza. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Kidman last stepped out with blunt bangs at Chanel’s Spring 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week. — 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

Additionally, wispy bangs are much more easily styled than curtain or blunt. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 26 July 2026

From a fringed mullet, to a blonde buzz cut, bobs in various lengths, micro bangs, and even a shade of citrus—Kristen Stewart’s looks are always executed with an edge. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Her hair, on the other hand, was constructed by Ursula Stephen, the architect behind her Audrey Hepburn-esque micro bangs. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Verb

Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden. — Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

When selecting the perfect of-the-moment style for you (Jane Birkin bangs? — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026

Teal'c takes out some frustrations on an unlucky grunt who bangs him with a door at the start of every time loop, and O'Neill gets to (temporarily) sample the will-they side of his will-they-won't-they relationship with Carter. — Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026

Elleray, predictably, bangs the drum for VAR 10 years after IFAB gave it the green light. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Opt for wispy wisteria bangs for something low maintenance or turn up the face-framing flattery with a thicker curtain fringe. — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026

The sheep alien bangs its head on the glass in the nextdoor cell, startling Tootles, who falls over and spills the tray. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025