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knock

Letters that make knock

o, k, n, c are letters that make 'knock'

Words within knock

NOC, nock, no, No are words within 'knock'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of knock

knocks is a word created by adding a letter to 'knock'

knock is a 5 letter word starting with k
knock is a 5 letter word ending with k

11 possible definitions for 'knock'

Knock as "negative criticism"

Under this definition, knock is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

roast has the same meaning as knock

knock as a type

'knock' can be a type of criticism, critique.

Derivatives of knock

jest at, make fun, poke fun, rib, blackguard, laugh at, roast, ridicule, guy are derivatives of 'knock'.

Knock as "a vigorous blow"

Under this definition, knock is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bang, smash, belt, bash have the same meaning as 'knock'

knock as a type

'knock' can be a type of bump, blow.

Derivatives of knock

strike hard, whop, whap, bonk, dash, smash, slam, bang, bop, sock, bash, boom, nail, bang up, smash up, blast, knock, belt are derivatives of 'knock'.

Example of knock used within this context

"the sudden knock floored him", "he took a bash right in his face", "he got a bang on the head"

Knock as "find fault with, express criticism of, point out real or perceived flaws"

Under this definition, knock is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

criticize, criticise, pick apart have the same meaning as 'knock'

Antonyms

praise has the opposite meaning of knock

knock as a type

'knock' can be a type of notice, remark, comment, point out.

Types of knock

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

Derivatives of knock

critic, literary criticism, criticism, critique, unfavorable judgment are derivatives of 'knock'.

Entailments to knock

evaluate, pass judgment, judge are entailments to 'knock'.

Example of knock used within this context

"The paper criticized the new movie", "Don't knock the food--it's free"

Knock as "make light, repeated taps on a surface"

Under this definition, knock is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

pink, tap, rap have the same meaning as 'knock'

knock as a type

'knock' can be a type of sound, go.

Derivatives of knock

strike, tap, rap, pat, dab, knock, knocking, tapping are derivatives of 'knock'.

Knock as "sound like a car engine that is firing too early"

Under this definition, knock is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

ping, pink have the same meaning as 'knock'

knock as a type

'knock' can be a type of sound, go.

Derivatives of knock

knock, knocking, ping are derivatives of 'knock'.

Knock as "rap with the knuckles"

Under this definition, knock is a verb and has the following properties:

knock as a type

'knock' can be a type of knap, rap.

Derivatives of knock

knocker, knock, knocking are derivatives of 'knock'.

Example of knock used within this context

"knock on the door"

Knock as "knock against with force or violence"

Under this definition, knock is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bump has the same meaning as knock

knock as a type

'knock' can be a type of impinge on, run into, strike, collide with, hit.

Derivatives of knock

bumper, bump, blow are derivatives of 'knock'.

Knock as "deliver a sharp blow or push :"He knocked the glass clear across the room""

Under this definition, knock is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

strike hard has the same meaning as knock

knock as a type

'knock' can be a type of strike.

Derivatives of knock

bang, smash, knock, belt, bash, rap, whack, whang are derivatives of 'knock'.

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

Under this definition, knock is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

knocking has the same meaning as knock

knock as a type

'knock' can be a type of sound.

Derivatives of knock

ping, pink, tap, knock, rap are derivatives of 'knock'.

Example of knock used within this context

"the knocking grew louder"

Knock as "a bad experience"

Under this definition, knock is a noun and has the following properties:

knock as a type

'knock' can be a type of misfortune, bad luck.

Example of knock used within this context

"the school of hard knocks"

Knock as "the act of hitting vigorously"

Under this definition, knock is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

belt, rap, whack, whang have the same meaning as 'knock'

knock as a type

'knock' can be a type of blow.

Derivatives of knock

strike hard, wham, whang, knap, whop, wallop, knock, rap, whack are derivatives of 'knock'.