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knock
noun(knock)
a vigorous blow
Synonyms: bang, bash, belt, smash,
Examples:
The sudden knock floored him.
knock
noun(knock)
the act of hitting vigorously
Synonyms: belt, rap, whack, whang,
knock
verb(knock)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Synonyms: criticise, criticize, pick apart,
Examples:
Don't knock the food--it's free.
knock
verb(knock)
deliver a sharp blow or push
Synonyms: strike hard,
Examples:
He knocked the glass clear across the room.
knock
verb(knock)
knock against with force or violence
Synonyms: bump,
knock
verb(knock)
make light, repeated taps on a surface
Synonyms: pink, rap, tap,
knock
noun(knock)
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
Synonyms: knocking,
Examples:
The knocking grew louder.
knock
verb(knock)
sound like a car engine that is firing too early
Synonyms: ping, pink,
knock
noun(knock)
negative criticism
Synonyms: roast,
knock
noun(knock)
a bad experience
Examples:
The school of hard knocks.
knock
verb(knock)
rap with the knuckles
Examples:
Knock on the door.

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