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BOOM Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word boom. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word boom. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For BOOM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for boom, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
go sound grow happening hit noise occurrence occurrent pole prosperity spar
Phrases (1)
natural event

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