BOOM Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word boom. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| thunder | nounn | |||||
noun • a deep prolonged loud noise • a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning • street names for heroin verb • move fast, noisily, and heavily • utter words loudly and forcefully • be the case that thunder is being heard • to make or produce a loud noise | ||||||
| blast | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a very long fly ball • a sudden very loud noise • a strong current of air • an explosion (as of dynamite) • a highly pleasurable or exciting experience • intense adverse criticism verb • make a strident sound • hit with great force • use explosives on • apply a draft or strong wind to to • create by using explosives • make with or as if with an explosion • fire a shot; release • criticize harshly or violently • shatter as if by explosion • shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly | ||||||
| roar | verbv | |||||
noun • a deep prolonged loud noise • a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) • the sound made by a lion verb • make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles • utter words loudly and forcefully • emit long loud cries • act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way • make a loud noise, as of animal • laugh unrestrainedly and heartily | ||||||
| burst | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of exploding or bursting • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) • a sudden intense happening verb • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • burst outward, usually with noise • move suddenly, energetically, or violently • be in a state of movement or action • emerge suddenly • cause to burst • break open or apart suddenly and forcefully | ||||||
| crash | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a loud resonant repeating noise • a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles) • a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) • the act of colliding with something • (computer science) an event that causes a computer system to become inoperative verb • fall or come down violently • move with, or as if with, a crashing noise • undergo damage or destruction on impact • move violently as through a barrier • break violently or noisily; smash • occupy, usually uninvited • make a sudden loud sound • enter uninvited; informal • cause to crash • hurl or thrust violently • undergo a sudden and severe downturn • stop operating • sleep in a convenient place | ||||||
| detonation | nounn | |||||
noun • a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction • the act of detonating an explosive | ||||||
| explosion | nounn | |||||
noun • a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction • the act of exploding or bursting • a sudden great increase • the noise caused by an explosion • the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant • a sudden outburst • a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball | ||||||
| reverberation | nounn | |||||
noun • the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves • a remote or indirect consequence of some action | ||||||
| rumble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage • a fight between rival gangs of adolescents verb • make a low noise • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds | ||||||
| thud | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) verb • make a dull sound • strike with a dull sound • make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants | ||||||
| thump | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) • a heavy blow with the hand verb • move rhythmically • make a dull sound • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument | ||||||
| flourish | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a showy gesture • an ornamental embellishment in writing • a display of ornamental speech or language • the act of waving • (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments verb • grow vigorously • make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance • move or swing back and forth | ||||||
| bonanza | nounn | |||||
noun • an especially rich vein of precious ore • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | ||||||
| bunce | nounn | |||||
noun • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | ||||||
| din | nounn | |||||
noun • a loud harsh or strident noise • the act of making a noisy disturbance verb • make a resonant sound, like artillery • instill (into a person) by constant repetition | ||||||
| expand | verbv | |||||
verb • extend in one or more directions • become larger in size or volume or quantity • make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity • grow vigorously • exaggerate or make bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • expand the influence of | ||||||
| godsend | nounn | |||||
noun • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | ||||||
| gravy | nounn | |||||
noun • a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats • the seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | ||||||
| nail | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits • a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener • a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard verb • attach something somewhere by means of nails • take into custody • hit with great force • succeed in obtaining a position • succeed at easily • locate exactly • complete a pass | ||||||
| prosper | verbv | |||||
verb • make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance | ||||||