Banging (Noun)
Meaning 1
A continuing very loud noise.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The banging in the next apartment kept me awake all night.
- The banging on the pipes started as soon as I turned on the faucet.
- I could feel the banging in my chest, it was so loud and intense.
- The construction workers caused nonstop banging throughout the day.
- The banging from the concert could be heard blocks away.
Meaning 2
The act of subjecting to strong attack.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's reputation took a banging from the negative reviews on social media.
- The new policy has been taking a banging from critics who claim it's unfair.
- The team's defense took a banging from the opposing team's offense in the second half.
- The economy has been taking a banging from the trade war with neighboring countries.
- The government's decision has been taking a banging from human rights activists worldwide.