bump vs encounter

encounter vs bump

bump and encounter both are nouns.

bump and encounter both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bump	Yes	No	Yes	No
encounter	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bump and encounter are synonyms defined as:

bump and encounter: come upon, as if by accident; meet with

Other synonyms of bump include chance, find, happen.

bump (noun)	encounter (noun)
an impact (as from a collision)	a minor short-term fight
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings	a casual meeting with a person or thing
a lump on the body caused by a blow	a hostile disagreement face-to-face
	a casual or unexpected convergence

bump (verb)	encounter (verb)
knock against with force or violence	contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied	come together
to play music at loud volume	come upon, as if by accident; meet with
to enjoy some music greatly	be beset by
dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward	experience as a reaction
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

Difference between bump and encounter

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