bump vs smash

bump and smash both are nouns.

bump and smash both are verbs.

bump is not an adverb while smash is an adverb.

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

As nouns, smash is a hyponym of bump; that is, smash is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bump:

bump: an impact (as from a collision)
smash: a vigorous blow

Other hyponyms of bump include jar, jolt, jounce, shock, concussion, rap, strike, tap, bang, bash, belt, knock, buffeting, pounding, sideswipe, slap, smack.

bump (noun)	smash (noun)
an impact (as from a collision)	the act of colliding with something
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings	a conspicuous success
a lump on the body caused by a blow	a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
	a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
	a vigorous blow

bump (verb)	smash (verb)
knock against with force or violence	break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied	break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
to play music at loud volume	overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful)
to enjoy some music greatly	hit with great force
dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward	collide or strike violently and suddenly
come upon, as if by accident; meet with	hit (a tennis ball) in a powerful overhead stroke
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank	damage or destroy as if by violence
	humiliate or depress completely
	hit violently
	reduce to bankruptcy

bump (adverb)	smash (adverb)
	with a loud crash

Difference between bump and smash

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