Thunderclap (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A single sharp crash of thunder.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Meaning ²

A shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Examples

• The announcement of the company's bankruptcy was a thunderclap that left investors reeling.
• The news of her sudden resignation was a thunderclap that shook the entire organization.
• The discovery of the scandal was a thunderclap that sent shockwaves through the community.
• The sudden loss of the championship game was a thunderclap that stunned the team and their fans.
• The revelation of the hidden tax was a thunderclap that sent shockwaves through the economy.

Synonyms

• Thunderbolt
• Bombshell

Hypernyms

• Surprise