Thumped — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈthəmp/ (verb) /ˈtəb-ˌthəm-pər/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Thumped

Thumped (verb)

  1. to strike or beat with or as if with something thick or heavy so as to cause a dull sound
  2. pound, knock
  3. whip, thrash

Thumped (noun)

  1. a vociferous supporter (as of a cause)

Thumped (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner

    "thumped the desk with his hand as he delivered his speech"

    similar: banged, bashed, batted, belted, biffed, bludgeoned, bobbed, bonked, bopped, boxed, busted, clapped, clipped, clobbered, clocked, clouted, cracked, hammered, hit, knocked, nailed, pasted, pounded, punched, rapped, slammed, slapped, slogged, slugged, smacked, smote, socked, struck, swatted, swiped, tagged, thwacked, walloped, whacked, whaled, zapped, hung one on
    related: battered, beat, buffeted, bunged, chopped, cuffed, drubbed, laced, lambasted, licked, mangled, mauled, pelted, peppered, pommeled, pummeled, roughed, scuffed, bunted, flicked, stroked, tapped, bumped, butted, jabbed, jostled, kicked, kneed, poked, prodded, pushed, shoved, stamped, bowled (down or over), creamed, decked, dumped (slang), felled, floored, knocked down, leveled, rabbit-punched, sucker punched, caned, clubbed, cudgeled, flailed, flogged, lashed, sapped, slashed, sledged, sledgehammered, speared, stabbed, switched, thrashed, whipped, beaned, brained, conked, skulled

  2. to strike repeatedly

    "playfully knocked his younger brother down and began to thump him with a foam bat"

    similar: bashed, basted, batted, battered, beat, belabored, belted, birched, bludgeoned, buffeted, bunged up, clubbed, curried, did, drubbed, fibbed (British), flogged, hammered, hided, laced, lambasted, lashed, lathered, licked, mauled, messed (up), paddled, pelted, pommeled, pounded, pummeled, punched out, roughed (up), slated, slogged, switched, tanned, thrashed, threshed, tromped, walloped, whaled, whipped, whopped, whupped, worked over, beat up on
    related: assailed, assaulted, attacked, beset, boxed, busted, chopped, clobbered, clouted, cracked, cudgeled, cuffed, descended (on or upon), hit, jumped (on), knocked, laid on, lammed, pasted, pounced (on or upon), punched, raided, rushed, slammed, slapped, smacked, smashed, socked, spanked, stormed, swatted, swiped, thwacked, whacked, whammed, whomped, blackjacked, caned, cowhided, flagellated, fustigated, horsewhipped, leathered, pistol-whipped, rawhided, scourged, strapped, gored, lacerated, wounded, maimed, mangled, mutilated

Related Entry: Thump (verb)

Thump is a different word from Thumped. The synonyms below are for thump, not for thumped.

  1. to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner

    "thumped the desk with his hand as he delivered his speech"

    similar: bang, bash, bat, belt, biff, bludgeon, bob, bonk, bop, box, bust, clap, clip, clobber, clock, clout, crack, hammer, hit, knock, nail, paste, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slog, slug, smack, smite, sock, strike, swat, swipe, tag, thwack, wallop, whack, whale, zap, hang one on
    related: batter, beat, buffet, bung, chop, cuff, drub, lace, lambaste, lick, mangle, maul, pelt, pepper, pommel, pummel, rough, scuff, bunt, flick, stroke, tap, bump, butt, jab, jostle, kick, knee, poke, prod, push, shove, stamp, bowl (down or over), cream, deck, dump (slang), fell, floor, knock down, level, rabbit-punch, sucker punch, cane, club, cudgel, flail, flog, lash, sap, slash, sledge, sledgehammer, spear, stab, switch, thrash, whip, bean, brain, conk, skull

  2. to strike repeatedly

    "playfully knocked his younger brother down and began to thump him with a foam bat"

    similar: bash, baste, bat, batter, beat, belabor, belt, birch, bludgeon, buffet, bung up, club, curry, do, drub, fib (British), flog, hammer, hide, lace, lambaste, lash, lather, lick, maul, mess (up), paddle, pelt, pommel, pound, pummel, punch out, rough (up), slate, slog, switch, tan, thrash, thresh, tromp, wallop, whale, whip, whop, whup, work over, beat up on
    related: assail, assault, attack, beset, box, bust, chop, clobber, clout, crack, cudgel, cuff, descend (on or upon), hit, jump (on), knock, lam, lay on, paste, pounce (on or upon), punch, raid, rush, slam, slap, smack, smash, sock, spank, storm, swat, swipe, thwack, whack, wham, whomp, blackjack, cane, cowhide, flagellate, fustigate, horsewhip, leather, pistol-whip, rawhide, scourge, strap, gore, lacerate, wound, maim, mangle, mutilate

Related Entry: Tub-thumped (verb)

Tub-thumped is a different word from Thumped. The synonyms below are for tub-thumped, not for thumped.

  1. to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively

    "the studio is going all out to tub-thump its latest summer blockbuster"

    similar: ballyhooed, blew up, cracked up, cried up, glorified, touted, trumpeted
    related: acclaimed, applauded, extolled, lauded, magnified, commended, complimented, eulogized, advanced, advertised, announced, blared, blazed, blazoned, boosted, heralded, offered, plugged, promoted, publicized, asserted, averred, claimed, declared, laid down, made out, proclaimed, pronounced

Related Entry: Tub-thump (verb)

Tub-thump is a different word from Thumped. The synonyms below are for tub-thump, not for thumped.

  1. to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively

    "the studio is going all out to tub-thump its latest summer blockbuster"

    similar: ballyhoo, blow up, crack up, cry up, glorify, tout, trumpet
    related: acclaim, applaud, extol, laud, magnify, commend, compliment, eulogize, advance, advertise, announce, blare, blaze, blazon, boost, herald, offer, plug, promote, publicize, assert, aver, claim, declare, lay down, make out, proclaim, pronounce

Related Entry: Tub-thumper (noun)

Tub-thumper is a different word from Thumped. The synonyms below are for tub-thumper, not for thumped.

  1. a person who actively supports or favors a cause

    "changes that came about only because of the relentless clamor of the group's tub-thumpers"

    similar: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, friend, gospeler, herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, white knight
    related: loyalist, partisan, stalwart, adherent, cohort, disciple, follower, interpreter, applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler
    opposite: adversary, antagonist, opponent
    near: enemy, foe, rival, belittler, critic, faultfinder

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Thumped

The most common words with a similar meaning to Thumped:

British: fibbed
banged, bashed, batted, belted, biffed, bludgeoned, bobbed, bonked, bopped, boxed, busted, clapped, clipped, clobbered, clocked, clouted, cracked, hammered, hit, knocked, nailed, pasted, pounded, punched, rapped, slammed, slapped, slogged, slugged, smacked, smote, socked, struck, swatted, swiped, tagged, thwacked, walloped, whacked, whaled

Related Words for Thumped

bunged, chopped, cuffed, mangled, peppered, roughed, scuffed, bunted, flicked, stroked, tapped, bumped, butted, jabbed, jostled, kicked, kneed, poked, prodded, pushed, shoved, stamped, bowled (down or over), creamed, decked, dumped, felled, floored, knocked down, leveled

Word Forms of Thumped

Inflections: thumping, thumps

Derived words: thumper (noun), tub-thump (verb)

Origin & Etymology of Thumped

imitative

First known use: 1548t

Frequently Asked Questions about Thumped

What does "Thumped" mean?

"Thumped" means to strike or beat with or as if with something thick or heavy so as to cause a dull sound. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to strike or beat with or as if with something thick or heavy so as to cause a dull sound. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Thumped"?

Other words for "Thumped" include banged, bashed, batted, belted, biffed, bludgeoned, bobbed and bonked. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Thumped" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Thumped"?

There are 156 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Thumped". Common alternatives include banged, bashed, batted, belted, biffed, bludgeoned, bobbed, bonked, bopped and boxed.

How do you use "Thumped" in a sentence?

Examples of "Thumped" in a sentence: "thumped the desk with his hand as he delivered his speech"; "playfully knocked his younger brother down and began to thump him with a foam bat".

Is "Thumped" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Thumped" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Thumped"?

"Thumped" is pronounced /ˈthəmp/ as a verb and /ˈtəb-ˌthəm-pər/ as a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Thumped"?

"Thumped" comes from imitative. First known use: 1548t.

What is another word for "Thumped" meaning "to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner"?

When "Thumped" (verb) means to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner, synonyms include banged, bashed, batted, belted, biffed and bludgeoned.