knock
Noun
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The sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) (synset 107400970)
"the knocking grew louder"is a type of: sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible eventsame as: knocking
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Negative criticism (synset 105742326)
same as: roast
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A vigorous blow (synset 107424807)
"the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head"
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A bad experience (synset 107351599)
"the school of hard knocks"is a type of: bad luck, misfortune - unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
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The act of hitting vigorously (synset 100134158)
"he gave the table a whack"is a type of: blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
Verb
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Deliver a sharp blow or push (synset 201241204)
"He knocked the glass clear across the room"is a type of: strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weaponsame as: strike hard
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Rap with the knuckles (synset 201417121)
"knock on the door"
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Knock against with force or violence (synset 201242183)
"My car bumped into the tree"is a type of: collide with, hit, impinge on, run into, strike - hit against; come into sudden contact withsame as: bump
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Make light, repeated taps on a surface (synset 202189819)
"he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently"
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Sound like a car engine that is firing too early (synset 202183310)
"the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline"; "The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded"
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Find fault with;
Express criticism of;
Point out real or perceived flaws (synset 200828170)"The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"subtypes:- censure, criminate, reprimand - rebuke formally
- blast, crucify, pillory, savage - criticize harshly or violently
- admonish, reproof, reprove - take to task
- bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, take to task, trounce - censure severely or angrily
- reprehend - express strong disapproval of
- deplore - express strong disapproval of
- belabor, belabour - attack verbally with harsh criticism
- come down - criticize or reprimand harshly
- denounce - speak out against
- blame, find fault, pick - harass with constant criticism
- belittle, disparage, pick at - express a negative opinion of
- nitpick - be overly critical; criticize minor details
- assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe - attack in speech or writing
- harsh on - criticize harshly
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