"knock" | Definition and Related Words

knock

Noun

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 event

same as: knocking
Negative criticism (synset 105742326)
is a type of: criticism, critique - a serious examination and judgment of something

same as: roast
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"

is a type of: blow, bump - an impact (as from a collision)

same as: bang, bash, belt, smash
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
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

same as: belt, rap, whack, whang

Verb

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 weapon

same as: strike hard
Rap with the knuckles (synset 201417121)
"knock on the door"

is a type of: knap, rap - strike sharply
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 with

same as: bump
Make light, repeated taps on a surface (synset 202189819)
"he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently"

is a type of: go, sound - make a certain noise or sound

same as: pink, rap, tap
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"

is a type of: go, sound - make a certain noise or sound

same as: ping, pink
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"

entail: evaluate, judge, pass judgment - form a critical opinion of

is a type of: comment, notice, point out, remark - make or write a comment on
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
same as: criticise, criticize, pick apart

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