Synonyms for

Bumping

Verb / ˈbʌmpɪŋ / Another word for bumping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of hitting or colliding with something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

colliding striking impacting jostling

Informal

hitting slamming bopping thwacking smacking

Literary

rebounding reverberating clashing

Antonyms

avoiding missing dodging evading sidestepping abstaining

Common collocations

  • bumping into
  • bumping against
  • bumping heads
  • bumping along
  • bumping shoulders
  • bumping up
  • bumping out

Word family

noun bump
verb bump
adjective bumpy

Usage note

The informal sense of 'bumping' often refers to accidental contact. In a more formal context, it can mean to collide or strike.

Example sentences

  1. The car was bumping up and down on the dirt road.
  2. I was bumping into people in the crowded market.
  3. The basketball kept bumping against the wall.
  4. The boat was bumping against the dock in the storm.
  5. The baby was bumping its head on the crib.

Quotes

  • Life is like a camera, focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot. Keep bumping!
  • It's not the bumps in the road that count, it's how you handle them.
  • Life is like a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and bumps along the way.

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