Synonyms for

Thump

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

Definition

to hit or strike heavily and noisily

Synonyms & similar words

poke thud clump clunk thumping pound beat bang pound whack slam smack beat knock thwack blow clap crack hit slap smash strike thud bump wallop whop thwack

Example sentences

  1. The rabbit thumped his foot on the ground as a warning.
  2. I thumped the watermelon to check if it was ripe.
  3. The drummer thumped his drumsticks on the snare drum.
  4. The heavy book thumped onto the table.
  5. I heard a loud thump coming from upstairs.

Quotes

  • The heart beats loud and strong like a thump on a drum.
  • Every heart has a hidden thump.
  • When I hear a thump, I know there is a story there.

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