bumps

VERB

collide, hit, usually with sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bang bounce crash jerk knock punch rattle shake slam slap smack thump whack

STRONG

box buck bunt butt carom clap clatter crack impinge jar jolt jostle jounce pat plop plunk pound rap strike thud thunder thwack

WEAK

smash into

Antonyms

STRONGEST

placate praise soothe

VERB

move over, dislodge

Synonyms

STRONG

budge displace remove shift

Antonyms

STRONG

remain

VERB

increment

Synonyms

STRONG

increase raise

WEAK

step up

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease diminish

Example Sentences

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The president developed his own trademark dance to accompany the song -- a stiff shuffle of the hips and fist bumps at waist-high level.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

For example, you might hit speed bumps in finding housing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The team observed that English roads contain more bumps and potholes than their French equivalents – but not so many as to upset calculations.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I hit some other bumps in the road as I tinkered.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It was perfect for whooshing a girl and an iguana over bumps and dips and splashing them into the pool at the bottom.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr