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knock
Definition
(noun) the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
Synonyms
:
knocking
Example Sentence
the knocking grew louder
Definition
(noun) negative criticism
Synonyms
:
roast
Definition
(noun) a vigorous blow
Synonyms
:
bang
,
bash
,
belt
,
smash
Example Sentence
the sudden knock floored him
he took a bash right in his face
he got a bang on the head
Definition
(noun) a bad experience
Example Sentence
the school of hard knocks
Definition
(noun) the act of hitting vigorously
Synonyms
:
belt
,
rap
,
whack
,
whang
Example Sentence
he gave the table a whack
Definition
(verb) deliver a sharp blow or push :
Synonyms
:
strike hard
Example Sentence
He knocked the glass clear across the room
Definition
(verb) rap with the knuckles
Example Sentence
knock on the door
Definition
(verb) knock against with force or violence
Synonyms
:
bump
Example Sentence
My car bumped into the tree
Definition
(verb) make light, repeated taps on a surface
Synonyms
:
pink
,
rap
,
tap
Example Sentence
he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently
Definition
(verb) sound like a car engine that is firing too early
Synonyms
:
ping
,
pink
Example Sentence
the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline
The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded
Definition
(verb) find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Synonyms
:
criticise
,
criticize
,
pick apart
Example Sentence
The paper criticized the new movie
Don't knock the food--it's free
Word used in video below:
text: rich rich knock knock
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