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"the sudden knock floored him"nouna vigorous blow
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nounthe act of hitting vigorouslytype of:
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"Don't knock the food--it's free"verbfind fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
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"He knocked the glass clear across the room"verbdeliver a sharp blow or push
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verbknock against with force or violence
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verbmake light, repeated taps on a surface
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"the knocking grew louder"nounthe sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
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verbsound like a car engine that is firing too early
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nounnegative criticism
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"the school of hard knocks"nouna bad experiencetype of:
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"knock on the door"verbrap with the knuckles
Synonyms & Similar Words
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