banged

VERB

hit or knock loudly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clang rattle thump

STRONG

boom burst clatter crash detonate drum echo explode peal resound sound thunder

WEAK

make noise

Antonyms

WEAK

tap

VERB

moving by hitting hard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bash bump collide knock rap slam smash thump whack

STRONG

beat clatter crash hammer hit pound pummel strike

Antonyms

STRONGEST

praise

STRONG

lose

WEAK

tap

Example Sentences

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While Mirman appears a bit banged up in the photo, it did not keep him from including a dash of humor in his update.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Around the same period men banged on the door of the home at 10:30 pm.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Ironically, after worrying about Crosby’s health, the reversal leaves Baltimore counting on a different banged up player.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Before facing Anthony Joshua in September 2024, he famously banged the table with his fist.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

She jumped up from the bench so suddenly she banged her knees on the bottom of the table.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene