knock - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of hitting vigorously

Synonyms

• belt
• knock
• rap
• whack
• whang

More generic

• blow

Noun

negative criticism

Synonyms

• knock
• roast

More generic

• criticism
• critique

Noun

a bad experience

Synonyms

• knock

More generic

• bad luck
• misfortune

Noun

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

Synonyms

• knock
• knocking

More generic

• sound

Noun

a vigorous blow

Synonyms

• bang
• bash
• belt
• knock
• smash

More generic

• blow
• bump

Verb

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Synonyms

• criticise
• criticize
• knock
• pick apart

More generic

• comment
• notice
• point out
• remark

More specific

• admonish
• assail
• assault
• attack
• bawl out
• belabor
• belabour
• belittle
• berate
• blame
• blast
• call down
• call on the carpet
• censure
• chew out
• chew up
• chide
• come down
• criminate
• crucify
• denounce
• deplore
• disparage
• dress down
• find fault
• harsh on
• have words
• jaw
• lambast
• lambaste
• lash out
• lecture
• nitpick
• pick
• pick at
• pillory
• rag
• rebuke
• remonstrate
• reprehend
• reprimand
• reproof
• reprove
• round
• savage
• scold
• snipe
• take to task
• trounce

Related

• evaluate
• judge
• pass judgment

Verb

deliver a sharp blow or push

Synonyms

• knock
• strike hard

More generic

• strike

Also See

• knock cold
• knock down
• knock out
• knock over

Verb

knock against with force or violence

Synonyms

• bump
• knock

More generic

• collide with
• hit
• impinge on
• run into
• strike

Also See

• knock about
• knock against

Verb

rap with the knuckles

Synonyms

• knock

More generic

• knap
• rap

Verb

sound like a car engine that is firing too early

Synonyms

• knock
• ping
• pink

More generic

• go
• sound

Verb

make light, repeated taps on a surface

Synonyms

• knock
• pink
• rap
• tap

More generic

• go
• sound

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