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

Apple's share price took a tumble following the announcement of its price bumps on Thursday.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

This technology could make asphalt speed bumps obsolete.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Goose bumps popped up on my arms and chills ran down my spine, shaking me to the core.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall