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knock

/nɑk/

Synonyms of knock Antonyms of knock Examples of knock Usage of knock Parts of knock Definition that contains knock Words sounding like knock Explanation of knock

noun
a vigorous blow
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"the sudden knock floored him"

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bang bash belt smash

type of:
bump blow
noun
the act of hitting vigorously
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belt rap whack whang

type of:
blow
verb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
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"Don't knock the food--it's free"

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criticise criticize pick apart

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notice comment point out remark
verb
deliver a sharp blow or push
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"He knocked the glass clear across the room"

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strike hard

type of:
strike
verb
knock against with force or violence
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bump

type of:
impinge on strike run into hit collide with
verb
make light, repeated taps on a surface
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pink rap tap

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sound go
noun
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
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"the knocking grew louder"

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knocking

type of:
sound
verb
sound like a car engine that is firing too early
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ping pink

type of:
go sound
noun
negative criticism
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roast

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critique criticism
noun
a bad experience
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"the school of hard knocks"

type of:
misfortune bad luck
verb
rap with the knuckles
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"knock on the door"

type of:
rap knap

Antonyms of knock

come miss silence square defend ignore praise flatter absolve unsound unbelt good fortune dress up good luck