knock Antonyms
Opposite of knock
• verb (Context 1)
To collide with or strike someone or something, causing them to move, fall, or be displaced.
"He accidentally knocked the glass off the edge of the kitchen counter."
• noun (Context 2)
A hard physical blow, collision, or figuratively a setback or misfortune.
"The team's confidence took a serious boost after losing three consecutive matches."
• verb (Context 3)
To criticize, find fault with, or speak disparagingly about something (informal).
"Don't praise the new scheduling system until you have tried using it for a week."
• verb (Context 4)
To make a rattling, thumping, or pinging noise due to a mechanical defect or uneven fuel combustion (of an engine or pipes).
"The old radiator began to purr loudly as the steam pressure built up."
Similar words to knock
Words similar to knock shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: