Synonyms of bonk

bonk

verb

ˈbäŋk 

as in to hit

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

an overhead branch suddenly fell and bonked him on the head

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hit
• smack
• slap
• knock
• bang
• punch
• whack
• clap
• slam
• strike
• clip
• pound
• crack
• swipe
• bat
• kick
• thump
• nail
• zap
• bop
• hammer
• clock
• tap
• clobber
• smite
• lick
• box
• bash
• poke
• slug
• thwack
• bludgeon
• bob
• chop
• shove
• push
• flick
• swat
• biff
• bust
• clout
• sock
• stab
• wallop
• tag
• bump
• slog
• rap
• jab
• belt
• whale
• stroke
• paste
• rough
• pummel
• maul
• beat
• bung
• hang one on
• pelt
• butt
• knee
• drub
• pepper
• lash
• slash
• mangle
• scuff
• buffet
• jostle
• lambaste
• fell
• batter
• stamp
• conk
• dump
• whip
• pommel
• cuff
• brain
• deck
• bean
• bunt
• lace
• cane
• floor
• spear
• cream
• sap
• flail
• prod
• flog
• club
• switch
• knock down
• sledge
• thrash
• skull
• sucker punch
• level
• cudgel
• bowl (down or over)
• sledgehammer
• rabbit-punch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bonk

Or picture playing a round of knockout basketball with Caitlin Clark when you’ve been known to bonk the majority of your free throws. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026

With eight minutes left in the contest, Kempe bonked Cale Makar in the back of the head, then went to the box for mixing it up with captain Gabe Landeskog, who came to Makar’s defense, shortly thereafter. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026

Watch the baby birds bonking at the video at the top of the story. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026

That depletes your carb stores prematurely, leaving you unable to accelerate and more likely to bonk. — Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026