Synonyms for

Crash

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

Definition

To collide with something violently and suddenly, often producing a loud noise

Synonyms & similar words

clangour clank clangor clash collapse smash gatecrash clang dash doss breakapart godown wreck bargein dossdown clangoring breakup ram smash collide wreck bump hit slam bang dash ram impact clash jolt crunch clatter thud thump rumble noise accident disaster

Synonyms by register

Formal

collision impact demolish collapse

Informal

smash wreck bust bomb

Literary

shatter ruin demise

Antonyms

succeed advance progress thrive flourish recover

Common collocations

  • car crash
  • plane crash
  • stock market crash
  • crash landing
  • crash course
  • crash into
  • crash down

Word family

noun crash
verb crash
adjective crash-prone

Usage note

The word 'crash' can refer to a physical impact or a sudden failure, such as a financial market crash. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The airplane crashed into the mountain.
  2. The vase fell off the shelf and crashed to the floor.
  3. The two cars crashed into each other at the intersection.
  4. The waves crashed against the shore.
  5. The thunderstorm caused the tree branch to crash onto the roof.

Quotes

  • I was involved in a car crash many years ago. It was a defining moment in my life and it taught me a lot about myself - Kelley O'Hara
  • The stock market crash in October 1929 didn't destroy a particularly large amount of wealth or make people highly pessimistic. Rather, it made them highly uncertain - Ben Bernanke
  • I'm never going to crash my car again. I'm too organized - Lindsay Lohan

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