whang

• Substantivo que designa um golpe forte ou o ato de bater com força; também pode indicar o som produzido por esse impacto.

A noun referring to the act of hitting vigorously or striking with force.

1. A vigorous hit or blowC1informal

   A forceful strike or impact, often producing a loud sound.

   Golpe forte

   • He gave the table a whang with his fist.
   • The door closed with a loud whang.
   • She delivered a whang to the nail with the hammer.

   Sinônimosbangblowcloutcrackhitsmackstrikethumpwallopwhack

• Verbo raro ou dialetal que significa bater ou golpear com força, ou mover-se produzindo um som forte e metálico.

An obsolete verb meaning to strike or beat with force, or to move with a loud, resounding noise.

1. Strike or beat with forceC1informal

   To hit or beat something or someone with a loud, sharp sound.

   Bater com força

   • He whanged the table with his fist in frustration.
   • The blacksmith whanged the hot metal with his hammer.
   • She whanged the door shut behind her.

   Sinônimosbashbatterbeatclouthitpoundslapslugsmackstrikethumpthwackwhack

2. Throw or propel with forceC1informal

   To throw or launch something with great force and speed.

   Arremessar com força

   • He whanged the ball over the fence.
   • She whanged her bag onto the chair.
   • The pitcher whanged the baseball straight into the catcher's mitt.

   Sinônimoscastchuckflingheavehurlpitchslingthrowtoss

3. Attack or criticize forcefullyC2informal

   To verbally or physically attack someone or something with vigor.

   Criticar com veemência

   • The critic whanged the movie in his review.
   • He whanged his opponent with sharp accusations during the debate.
   • The politician whanged the new policy as ineffective.

   Sinônimosassailattackbashcastigatecriticizehammerlambasteslam

   Antônimoscommenddefendlaudpraiseprotectsupport