THUD: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for THUD?

Need another word that means the same as “thud”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “thud” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Thud” are: clump, clunk, thump, thumping, clonk, crash, smash, smack, bang, boom, thunder, wallop, crump, scrunch

Thud as a Noun

Definitions of "Thud" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “thud” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects.
• A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground.

Synonyms of "Thud" as a noun (12 Words)

bang	A vigorous blow. They got a great bang out of it.
boom	The characteristic resonant cry of the bittern. The boom of the bittern may be enjoyed in the country.
clonk	An abrupt, heavy sound of impact.
clump	A compacted mass or lump of something. They sat on the wall in clumps of two and three.
clunk	A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects. There was a clunk as the receiver went down.
crash	A sudden loud noise as of something breaking or hitting another object. A car crash.
smack	The act of smacking something a blow delivered with an open hand. She closed the ledger with a smack.
smash	An act or sound of something smashing. He heard the smash of glass.
thump	A heavy blow with the hand. Through the wall came the thump of rock music.
thumping	A heavy blow with the hand.
thunder	Used to express emphasis, anger, or incredulity. I am Brother Joachim he announced in a voice like thunder.
wallop	A severe blow. An endless supply of free wallop.

Usage Examples of "Thud" as a noun

• School-leavers have now come back down to earth with a thud.
• He hit the floor with a terrific thud.
• Jean heard the thud of the closing door.

Thud as a Verb

Definitions of "Thud" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “thud” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Strike with a dull sound.
• Make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants.
• Make a dull sound.
• Move, fall, or strike something with a dull, heavy sound.

Synonyms of "Thud" as a verb (10 Words)

bang	Leap jerk bang. One of them banged the sash of the window nearest my bed.
clonk	Move with or make a clonk. The horses clonked and snorted softly.
clunk	Move with or make a clunk. The machinery clunked into life.
crash	Move with or as if with a crashing noise. My son s friends crashed our house last weekend.
crump	Make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants. We heard the cannon crumping.
scrunch	Make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in. Their faces scrunch up with concentration.
smack	Part (one’s lips) noisily in eager anticipation or enjoyment of food or drink. Jessica smacked his face quite hard.
smash	Break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over. Giant Atlantic waves smashed against the wall.
thump	Make a dull sound. She thumped on the cottage door.
thunder	Be the case that thunder is being heard. The bus thundered down the road.

Usage Examples of "Thud" as a verb

• The bullets thudded into the dusty ground.
• Bullets were thudding against the wall.
• The knocker thudded against the front door.

Associations of "Thud" (30 Words)

amplifier	A device consisting of an amplifier combined with a loudspeaker and used to increase the volume of the sound produced by electric guitars and other musical instruments.
cackle	A loud laugh suggestive of a hen s cackle. Her delighted cackle.
clamorous	Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry. A jostling clamorous mob.
crackle	Having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks as in crackleware. A crackle glaze.
crump	Explode heavily or with a loud dull noise. We heard the cannon crumping.
deafening	Loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss. The music reached a deafening crescendo.
earshot	The range within which a voice can be heard. The children were told to stay within earshot.
echo	Ring or echo with sound. For security reasons the password will not be echoed to the screen.
growl	The sound of growling as made by animals. Keep out of this he growled.
grumble	To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds. In the distance I heard a grumble of thunder.
loud	Used chiefly as a direction or description in music loud with force. Cried aloud for help.
megaphone	Utter through or as if through a megaphone. The director stood around megaphoning orders.
noise	Emit a noise. The announcement of the election recount caused a lot of noise.
noisy	Full of or characterized by noise. A small noisy dog.
resonant	(of sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or reverberate. A resonant voice.
resonate	Evoke images, memories, and emotions. The crystal resonates at 16 MHz.
resound	(of a sound, voice, etc.) fill or echo throughout a place. The office resounds with the metronomic clicking of keyboards.
resounding	Characterized by resonance. A resounding smack across the face.
reverberate	Be reflected as heat, sound, or light or shock waves. Reverberate ore.
roar	A loud outburst of laughter. Her remarks brought a roar of laughter from the old man.
rumble	To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds. Heavy lorries rumbled through the streets.
screech	Make a high pitched screeching noise. He ducked at the screechings of shells.
shriek	Sharp piercing cry. She was shrieking abuse at a taxi.
sound	Cause to sound. A different bell begins to sound midnight.
spank	Give a spanking to subject to a spanking. She was spanked for spilling ink on the carpet.
spread	The fact or process of spreading over an area. A wide spread of ages.
squeal	Make a squeal. Don t you dare she squealed.
thump	A strong heartbeat, especially one caused by fear or excitement. The bag landed on the floor with a thump.
thundering	Making a resounding, loud, deep noise. A thundering bore.
whinny	Of a horse make a whinny. The pony whinnied and tossed his head happily.