KNOCK as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of hitting vigorously
   Synonym(s)
   • belt (what does belt mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • whack (what does whack mean?)
   • whang (what does whang mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he gave the table a whack
   Hypernyms(s) knock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • blow (what does blow mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • whang (what does whang mean?)
   • whang (what does whang mean?)
   • whack (what does whack mean?)
   • wham (what does wham mean?)
   • whop (what does whop mean?)
   • wallop (what does wallop mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • knap (what does knap mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • strike hard (what does strike hard mean?)
2. Meaning
   • negative criticism
   Synonym(s)
   • roast (what does roast mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) knock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • criticism (what does criticism mean?)
   • critique (what does critique mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • ridicule (what does ridicule mean?)
   • roast (what does roast mean?)
   • guy (what does guy mean?)
   • blackguard (what does blackguard mean?)
   • laugh at (what does laugh at mean?)
   • jest at (what does jest at mean?)
   • rib (what does rib mean?)
   • make fun (what does make fun mean?)
   • poke fun (what does poke fun mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a bad experience
   Usage Example(s)
   • the school of hard knocks
   Hypernyms(s) knock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • misfortune (what does misfortune mean?)
   • bad luck (what does bad luck mean?)
4. Meaning
   • the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
   Synonym(s)
   • knocking (what does knocking mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the knocking grew louder
   Hypernyms(s) knock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sound (what does sound mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • pink (what does pink mean?)
   • ping (what does ping mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • pink (what does pink mean?)
   • ping (what does ping mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • pink (what does pink mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a vigorous blow
   Synonym(s)
   • bang (what does bang mean?)
   • bash (what does bash mean?)
   • belt (what does belt mean?)
   • smash (what does smash mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the sudden knock floored him
   • he took a bash right in his face
   • he got a bang on the head
   Hypernyms(s) knock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • bump (what does bump mean?)
   • blow (what does blow mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • belt (what does belt mean?)
   • bang up (what does bang up mean?)
   • smash up (what does smash up mean?)
   • smash (what does smash mean?)
   • smash (what does smash mean?)
   • dash (what does dash mean?)
   • smash (what does smash mean?)
   • nail (what does nail mean?)
   • boom (what does boom mean?)
   • blast (what does blast mean?)
   • slam (what does slam mean?)
   • bang (what does bang mean?)
   • sock (what does sock mean?)
   • bop (what does bop mean?)
   • whop (what does whop mean?)
   • whap (what does whap mean?)
   • bonk (what does bonk mean?)
   • bash (what does bash mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • strike hard (what does strike hard mean?)

KNOCK as VERB

1. Meaning
   • find fault with
   • express criticism of
   • point out real or perceived flaws
   Synonym(s)
   • criticise (what does criticise mean?)
   • criticize (what does criticize mean?)
   • pick apart (what does pick apart mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The paper criticized the new movie
   • Don”t knock the food–it’’s free
   Hypernyms(s) knock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • comment (what does comment mean?)
   • notice (what does notice mean?)
   • remark (what does remark mean?)
   • point out (what does point out mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • praise (what does praise mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • reprimand (what does reprimand mean?)
   • censure (what does censure mean?)
   • criminate (what does criminate mean?)
   • savage (what does savage mean?)
   • pillory (what does pillory mean?)
   • crucify (what does crucify mean?)
   • admonish (what does admonish mean?)
   • reprove (what does reprove mean?)
   • call on the carpet (what does call on the carpet mean?)
   • rebuke (what does rebuke mean?)
   • rag (what does rag mean?)
   • trounce (what does trounce mean?)
   • reproof (what does reproof mean?)
   • lecture (what does lecture mean?)
   • reprimand (what does reprimand mean?)
   • jaw (what does jaw mean?)
   • dress down (what does dress down mean?)
   • call down (what does call down mean?)
   • scold (what does scold mean?)
   • chide (what does chide mean?)
   • berate (what does berate mean?)
   • bawl out (what does bawl out mean?)
   • remonstrate (what does remonstrate mean?)
   • chew out (what does chew out mean?)
   • chew up (what does chew up mean?)
   • have words (what does have words mean?)
   • lambaste (what does lambaste mean?)
   • lambast (what does lambast mean?)
   • reprehend (what does reprehend mean?)
   • deplore (what does deplore mean?)
   • belabor (what does belabor mean?)
   • belabour (what does belabour mean?)
   • come down (what does come down mean?)
   • denounce (what does denounce mean?)
   • blame (what does blame mean?)
   • find fault (what does find fault mean?)
   • pick (what does pick mean?)
   • disparage (what does disparage mean?)
   • belittle (what does belittle mean?)
   • pick at (what does pick at mean?)
   • nitpick (what does nitpick mean?)
   • attack (what does attack mean?)
   • round (what does round mean?)
   • assail (what does assail mean?)
   • lash out (what does lash out mean?)
   • snipe (what does snipe mean?)
   • assault (what does assault mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • criticism (what does criticism mean?)
   • literary criticism (what does literary criticism mean?)
   • criticism (what does criticism mean?)
   • unfavorable judgment (what does unfavorable judgment mean?)
   • criticism (what does criticism mean?)
   • critique (what does critique mean?)
   • critic (what does critic mean?)
   • critic (what does critic mean?)
   • critic (what does critic mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • judge (what does judge mean?)
2. Meaning
   • deliver a sharp blow or push :”He knocked the glass clear across the room”
   Synonym(s)
   • strike hard (what does strike hard mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) knock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   See Also
   • overturn (what does overturn mean?)
   • tip over (what does tip over mean?)
   • turn over (what does turn over mean?)
   • upset (what does upset mean?)
   • knock over (what does knock over mean?)
   • bowl over (what does bowl over mean?)
   • tump over (what does tump over mean?)
   • deck (what does deck mean?)
   • coldcock (what does coldcock mean?)
   • dump (what does dump mean?)
   • knock down (what does knock down mean?)
   • floor (what does floor mean?)
   • knock cold (what does knock cold mean?)
   • knock out (what does knock out mean?)
   • kayo (what does kayo mean?)
   • knock cold (what does knock cold mean?)
   • knock out (what does knock out mean?)
   • kayo (what does kayo mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • belt (what does belt mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • whack (what does whack mean?)
   • whang (what does whang mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • bash (what does bash mean?)
   • bang (what does bang mean?)
   • smash (what does smash mean?)
   • belt (what does belt mean?)
3. Meaning
   • knock against with force or violence
   Synonym(s)
   • bump (what does bump mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • My car bumped into the tree
   Hypernyms(s) knock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • hit (what does hit mean?)
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   • impinge on (what does impinge on mean?)
   • run into (what does run into mean?)
   • collide with (what does collide with mean?)
   See Also
   • run into (what does run into mean?)
   • bump into (what does bump into mean?)
   • jar against (what does jar against mean?)
   • butt against (what does butt against mean?)
   • knock against (what does knock against mean?)
   • buffet (what does buffet mean?)
   • knock about (what does knock about mean?)
   • batter (what does batter mean?)
   • run into (what does run into mean?)
   • bump into (what does bump into mean?)
   • jar against (what does jar against mean?)
   • butt against (what does butt against mean?)
   • knock against (what does knock against mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bump (what does bump mean?)
   • blow (what does blow mean?)
   • bumper (what does bumper mean?)
4. Meaning
   • rap with the knuckles
   Usage Example(s)
   • knock on the door
   Hypernyms(s) knock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • knap (what does knap mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • knocking (what does knocking mean?)
   • knocker (what does knocker mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • knocking (what does knocking mean?)
5. Meaning
   • sound like a car engine that is firing too early
   Synonym(s)
   • ping (what does ping mean?)
   • pink (what does pink mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline
   • The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded
   Hypernyms(s) knock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sound (what does sound mean?)
   • go (what does go mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • knocking (what does knocking mean?)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • knocking (what does knocking mean?)
   • ping (what does ping mean?)
6. Meaning
   • make light, repeated taps on a surface
   Synonym(s)
   • pink (what does pink mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently
   Hypernyms(s) knock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sound (what does sound mean?)
   • go (what does go mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • knock (what does knock mean?)
   • knocking (what does knocking mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • strike (what does strike mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   • dab (what does dab mean?)
   • pat (what does pat mean?)
   • rap (what does rap mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tapping (what does tapping mean?)