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BUMP Synonyms

There are 46 synonyms of the word bump. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word bump. (close relations)
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knock
verbv
noun

• the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

• negative criticism

• a vigorous blow

• a bad experience

• the act of hitting vigorously

verb

• deliver a sharp blow or push

• rap with the knuckles

• knock against with force or violence

• make light, repeated taps on a surface

• sound like a car engine that is firing too early

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

brush
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a dense growth of bushes

• an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle

• momentary contact

• conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor

• a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox)

• a minor short-term fight

• the act of brushing your teeth

• the act of brushing your hair

• contact with something dangerous or undesirable

verb

• rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

• touch lightly and briefly

• clean with a brush

• sweep across or over

• remove with or as if with a brush

• cover by brushing

collide
verbv
verb

• be incompatible; be or come into conflict

• cause to collide

• crash together with violent impact

contact
verb, nounv, n
noun

• close interaction

• the act of touching physically

• the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity

• the physical coming together of two or more things

• a person who is in a position to give you special assistance

• a channel for communication between groups

• (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact

• a communicative interaction

• a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication

verb

• be in or establish communication with

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

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

flick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)

• a short stroke

• a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

verb

• flash intermittently

• look through a book or other written material

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a quick motion

• shine unsteadily

• twitch or flutter

• cause to make a snapping sound

• touch or hit with a light, quick blow

• remove with a flick (of the hand)

graze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a superficial abrasion

• the act of grazing

verb

• feed as in a meadow or pasture

• break the skin (of a body part) by scraping

• let feed in a field or pasture or meadow

• scrape gently

• eat lightly, try different dishes

hit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (baseball) when a batter strikes a picthed ball into fair territory and arrives safely on base (without an error or a fielder's choice being made by the defense)

• the act of contacting one thing with another

• a conspicuous success

• (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

• a dose of a narcotic drug

• a murder carried out by an underworld syndicate

• a connection made via the internet to another website

verb

• cause to move by striking

• hit against; come into sudden contact with

• deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument

• reach a destination, either real or abstract

• affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely

• hit with a missile from a weapon

• encounter by chance

• cause to experience suddenly

• make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target

• kill intentionally and with premeditation

• drive something violently into a location

• reach a point in time, or a certain state or level

• produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments

• hit the intended target or goal

• pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to

jab
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

• a quick short straight punch

• the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

verb

• poke or thrust abruptly

• strike or punch with quick and short blows

• stab or pierce

jar
nounn
noun

• a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food

• the quantity contained in a jar

• a sudden jarring impact

verb

• be incompatible; be or come into conflict

• move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

• shock physically

• affect in a disagreeable way

• place in a cylindrical vessel

jolt
verbv
noun

• a sudden jarring impact

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

verb

• move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

• disturb (someone's) composure

nudge
verbv
noun

• a slight push or shake

verb

• to push against gently

• push into action by pestering or annoying gently

pat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound made by a gentle blow

• a light touch or stroke

adverb

• completely or perfectly

adjective satellite

• having only superficial plausibility

• exactly suited to the occasion

verb

• pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

• hit lightly

poke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous

• someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

• a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

verb

• poke or thrust abruptly

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• stir by poking

• hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

• make a hole by poking

press
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of demanding notice or attention

• the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines

• a machine used for printing

• a dense crowd of people

• a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

• clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use

• any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids

• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

verb

• exert pressure or force to or upon

• force or impel in an indicated direction

• to be oppressive or burdensome

• place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure

• squeeze or press together

• crowd closely

• create by pressing

• be urgent

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• press from a plastic

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

• press and smooth with a heated iron

• lift weights

• ask for or request earnestly

punch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

• an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl

• a tool for making holes or indentations

verb

• deliver a quick blow to

• drive forcibly as if by a punch

• make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation

push
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

• the force used in pushing

• enterprising or ambitious drive

• an electrical switch operated by pressing

• an effort to advance

verb

• move with force

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• press against forcefully without moving

• approach a certain age or speed

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

• move strenuously and with effort

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

ram
nounn
noun

• a tool for driving or forcing something by impact

• the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aries

• uncastrated adult male sheep

• the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19

verb

• strike or drive against with a heavy impact

• force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

• undergo damage or destruction on impact

• crowd or pack to capacity

smack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• a sailing ship (usually rigged like a sloop or cutter) used in fishing and sailing along the coast

• street names for heroin

• an enthusiastic kiss

• the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

adverb

• directly

verb

• deliver a hard blow to

• have an element suggestive (of something)

• have a distinctive or characteristic taste

• kiss lightly

• press (the lips) together and open (the lips) noisily, as in eating

squeeze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of gripping and pressing firmly

• a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

• a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

• (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

• a twisting squeeze

• an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

• a tight or amorous embrace

• the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

verb

• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

• press firmly

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• press or force

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• squeeze or press together

Best Hypernyms For BUMP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bump, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
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Phrases (5)
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