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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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But it ended in the team’s 21st overtime loss when Nicolas Roy banged home a rebound 7:44 into the extra period.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Scotland banged away in the French 22, never panicking, always in control.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Coach JJ Redick said James was “still banged up” but said the Lakers think he will play Sunday against the New York Knicks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

He winced when the clerk banged the bell on the desk for Matt, even though Matt was standing right there, waiting to carry the guests’ bags.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary