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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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Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe was banged up during Jung’s play at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Because that’s what gets done to the biggest guys—they are badgered, bullied, and banged around, with the hope the referees ignore a lot of the contact, because the big guy just is too big.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 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

The donut was a little banged up, its frosting puffs crushed.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows