KNOCK

Definition:

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

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