door-slamming
Furious departure gesture
Door-slamming is the act of shutting a door forcefully, usually to express anger or end an argument with dramatic finality: The fight ended with door-slamming and tears.
It can describe a pattern of behavior: His door-slamming was childish.
Figuratively, it suggests abrupt refusal or rejection: The committee's door-slamming on the proposal surprised everyone.
Sudden loud noise
- crashSudden violent impact
- thudDull impact noise
- reverberationProlonged reflected sound
- loudHigh in volume
jarring · startle · echo · clatter · impact · jolt · shake · rattle
Uncontrolled display of frustration
- storming outLeaving angrily and abruptly
- argumentReasoned case or dispute
- rageIntense, violent anger
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
walkout · outburst · temper · fight · confrontation · dramatic exit · huff · blowup
Brief wind surge
- draftPreliminary version of text
- breezeLight, gentle air movement
- stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
- cross-ventilationAirflow through opposing openings
airflow · suction · pressure · weather · windowpane · corridor · accidental · unexpected
bang
Sudden loud noise
- crashSudden violent impact
- thudDull impact noise
- reverberationProlonged reflected sound
loud · jarring · startle · echo · clatter · impact · jolt · shake · rattle · disturbance
tantrum
Uncontrolled display of frustration
- storming outLeaving angrily and abruptly
- argumentReasoned case or dispute
- rageIntense, violent anger
frustration · walkout · outburst · temper · fight · confrontation · dramatic exit · huff · blowup · dispute
gust
Brief wind surge
cross-ventilation · airflow · suction · pressure · weather · windowpane · corridor · accidental · unexpected · unlatched
teenager
Person aged thirteen-nineteen
angst · hormones · parenting · boundaries · grounding · attitude · puberty · independence · privacy · bedroom
door-slammingquiet retreat
Secluded place for rest
slipping away · sneaking out · stealing away · ghosting · fading out
door-slammingmeasured response
Controlled, proportional reply
diplomatic resolution · peaceful resolution · restraint · forbearance · letting it go
door-slammingcomposure
Emotional self-control
self-control · equanimity · keeping one's cool · level-headedness · poise
door, doors, doored, doorway, doorways, doorstep, doorsteps, doorbell, doorbells