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thunderclap

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a loud explosive sound

awakened by the thunderclap of a large branch falling on the roof

Synonyms for thunderclap

bang,
blast,
boom,
clap,
crack,
crash,
pop,
report,
slam,
smash,
snap,
thwack,
whack,
whomp,
whump

Words Related to thunderclap

thunk,
wham

clang,
clangor,
clank,
clash

knock,
rap,
tap

blare,
clamor,
howl,
hubbub,
hue and cry,
hullabaloo,
outcry,
roar,
tumult,
uproar

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