knock
Noun
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is a type of: sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible eventsame as: knocking
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same as: roast
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is a type of: bad luck, misfortune - unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
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is a type of: blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
Verb
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is a type of: strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weaponsame as: strike hard
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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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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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