What is another word for whump?

Pronunciation: [wˈʌmp] (IPA)

The word "whump" is a unique onomatopoeic word that describes a dull, heavy sound. Synonyms for "whump" include thud, bump, pound, slam, bang, and thump. These words may differ slightly in their meaning but are all associated with a heavy impact or blow. For instance, "thud" is commonly associated with a muted and dull sound, whereas "bang" and "slam" are more likely to describe loud and forceful impacts. "Pound" and "thump" may suggest a repetitive action or an ongoing impact that produces a consistent sound. Despite their subtle differences, these synonyms for "whump" are all descriptive of a distinct, impactful, and undeniable sound.

What are the hypernyms for Whump?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Whump

He went to his quarters at Company House, downed a spaceship-captain's-size drink of honey-rum, and slept until 1600. As he dressed and shaved, he could hear, through the open window, the slow sputter of small-arms' fire, punctuated by the occasional whump-whump-whump of 40-mm auto-cannon or the hammering of a machine-gun.
"Uller Uprising"
Henry Beam Piper, John D. Clark and John F. Carr
I jest cut loose at them two green eyes a-burnin' in the brush and whump!
"The Ridin' Kid from Powder River"
Henry Herbert Knibbs

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