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Then there was a knock on the door.Serve it well chilled to knock back the sweetness further.Three small rooms were knocked into one large space to make the kitchen.One round it will take me to knock him out.But there is no doubt the players have taken a knock for something that wasn't their fault.I got knocked over a couple of times but always got up and finished sparring.A driver who knocked down two pedestrians in a road rage attack has been jailed.She was knocked unconscious, but somehow managed to haul herself out of the pool once she came to.It presently knocks about as Vast Resources.They knocked us about and pulled us apart.There was a knock at the door.The force of the impact threw me out of the minibus and knocked me unconscious.He picked up a couple of knocks.She has had a family life full of hard knocks.We have had to knock out two or three to treat them.They could be about to take another knock.It was the next one that knocked me over the edge.This is going to knock something off growth.The next morning there was a knock on the door.He was knocked unconscious and his car careered into the barrier before coming to a stop.He nearly knocked over a couple of pop fans en route.Most of them are so hard you can knock on them like a door.We will be trying to knock you back.They knocked through two internal walls to connect three rooms.That form has taken a few knocks and he might be vulnerable.

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knock

British English: knock /nɒk/ NOUN
A knock is the act or sound of something being hit, such as a door or window, to attract someone's attention.
They heard a knock at the front door.
  • American English: knock
  • Arabic: خَبْطَةٌ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: batida som de bater
  • Chinese: 敲打
  • Croatian: kucanje
  • Czech: úder
  • Danish: bank slag
  • Dutch: klop klap
  • European Spanish: golpe sonido
  • Finnish: koputus
  • French: coup
  • German: Stoß
  • Greek: χτύπος
  • Italian: colpo
  • Japanese: たたくこと
  • Korean: 노크
  • Norwegian: banking
  • Polish: stukanie
  • European Portuguese: batida
  • Romanian: ciocănitură
  • Russian: удар
  • Latin American Spanish: golpe
  • Swedish: knackning
  • Thai: การเคาะ
  • Turkish: vuruş
  • Ukrainian: стук
  • Vietnamese: cú đánh
British English: knock /nɒk/ VERB
If you knock on something such as a door or window, you hit it, usually several times, to attract someone's attention.
She went directly to Simon's apartment and knocked on the door.
  • American English: knock
  • Arabic: يَخْبِطُ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: bater
  • Chinese: 敲打
  • Croatian: kucati
  • Czech: udeřit
  • Danish: banke
  • Dutch: kloppen op deuren
  • European Spanish: darse un golpe
  • Finnish: koputtaa
  • French: frapper
  • German: stoßen
  • Greek: βαράω
  • Italian: bussare
  • Japanese: たたく
  • Korean: 두드리다
  • Norwegian: banke
  • Polish: zapukać
  • European Portuguese: bater
  • Romanian: a ciocăni
  • Russian: стучать
  • Latin American Spanish: dar un golpe
  • Swedish: knacka
  • Thai: เคาะ
  • Turkish: kapıyı çalmak
  • Ukrainian: стукати
  • Vietnamese: đập cửa

All related terms of 'knock'

Chinese translation of 'knock'

knock

(nɔk)

vt

  1. (= strike) 碰撞 (pèngzhuàng)
  2. (inf, = criticize) 批评(評) (pīpíng)

vi

  1. (on door, window) (qiāo)
    1. [engine] 发(發)出爆震声(聲) (fāchū bàozhènshēng)
    2. [pipes] 嘭嘭作响(響) (pēngpēng zuòxiǎng)

n (c)

  1. (= blow, bump) 碰撞 (pèngzhuàng) (, xià)
  2. (on door) 敲门(門)声(聲) (qiāoménshēng) (, shēng)
    to knock a nail into sth 在某处(處)钉(釘)钉(釘)子 (zài mǒuchù dìng dīngzi)
    to knock a hole in sth 在某处(處)打个(個)洞 (zài mǒuchù dǎ gè dòng)
    he knocked the drink out of my hand 他碰掉了我手里(裡)的饮(飲)料 (tā pèngdiàole wǒ shǒuli de yǐnliào)
    to knock sb to the ground/floor [blow, blast, person] 把某人击(擊)倒在地 (bǎ mǒurén jīdǎo zài dì)
    to knock sb unconscious [blow, blast] 把某人打昏 (bǎ mǒurén dǎhūn) [person] 打昏某人 (dǎhūn mǒurén)
    to knock some sense into sb 让(讓)某人明事理 (ràng mǒurén míng shìlǐ)
    knock it off! (inf) 别(別)胡闹(鬧)了! (Bié hú'nào le!)
    he knocked on or at the door 他敲了门(門) (tā qiāole mén)

All related terms of 'knock'

(verb) 
Definition
to rap sharply with the knuckles
Knock at my window at eight o'clock and I'll be ready.
Synonyms
bang
We could bang on the desks and shout until they let us out.
beat
He lost the boxing match and was badly beaten by his opponent.
strike
He fell and struck his head on the stone floor.
tap
Tap the egg lightly with a teaspoon.
rap
A guard raps his stick on a metal hand rail.
bash (informal)
My mother bashed her shin with a suitcase.
thump
She thumped her hand on the witness box.
buffet
pummel
He trapped Conn in a corner and pummelled him ferociously.
(verb) 
Definition
to give a blow or push to
He was mucking around and he knocked her in the stomach.
Synonyms
hit
She hit him hard across his left arm.
strike
She took two steps forward and struck him across the mouth.
punch
After punching him on the chin, she hit him over the head.
belt (informal)
Is it true that she belted George in the stomach?
slap
My yoga instructor turned up and slapped me on the shoulder.
chin (slang)
smack
She smacked me on the side of the head.
thump
He thumped me, nearly knocking me over.
clap
He clapped me on the back and boomed, `Well done.'
cuff
She cuffed him playfully around the ear.
smite (archaic)
thwack
He just thwacked me on the back of the head with a ruler.
lay one on (slang)
beat or knock seven bells out of (informal)
(verb) 
Definition
to criticize adversely
(informal) 
I'm not knocking them: if they want to do it, it's up to them.
Synonyms
criticize
His mother had rarely criticized him or any of her children.
condemn
Political leaders united yesterday to condemn the latest wave of violence.
put down
run down
abuse
He alleged that he was verbally abused by other soldiers.
blast
They have blasted the report.
pan (informal)
His first movie was panned by the critics.
slam (slang)
The director slammed the claims as an outrageous lie.
flame (informal)
slate (informal)
Slated by critics at the time, the film has since become a classic.
have a go (at) (informal)
censure
I would not presume to censure him for his views.
slag (off) (slang)
denigrate
We habitually denigrated our boss in his absence.
belittle
We mustn't belittle her outstanding achievement.
disparage
his tendency to disparage literature
deprecate
They deprecate him and call him names.
diss (slang)
throw shade (at) (slang)
find fault with
carp at
lambast(e)
pick holes in
cast aspersions on
cavil at
pick to pieces
give (someone or something) a bad press
nit-pick (informal)
(noun) 
Definition
the sound so caused
They heard a knock at the front door.
Synonyms
knocking
pounding
beating
tap
A tap on the door interrupted him.
hammering
bang
I heard four or five loud bangs.
banging
rap
There was a light rap on the door.
thump
There was a loud thump as the horse crashed into the van.
thud
She tripped and fell with a sickening thud.
(noun) 
Definition
a blow, push, or rap
The bags have tough exterior materials to protect against knocks.
Synonyms
bang
a nasty bang on the head
blow
impact
The car was destroyed on impact.
jar
collision
Their van was involved in a collision with a car.
jolt
One tiny jolt could worsen her injuries.
smash
the smash of falling crockery
(noun) 
He had taken a knock on the head in training.
Synonyms
blow
He went off to hospital after a blow to the face.
hit
a hit on the head
punch
He's asking for a punch on the nose.
crack (informal)
He took a crack on the head during the game.
belt (informal)
He gave me a belt over the head with a scrubbing brush.
clip
a clip round the ear
slap
He reached forward and gave me a slap.
bash
She gave him a bash on the head.
smack
I end up shouting at him or giving him a smack.
thump
He felt a thump on his shoulder.
clout (informal)
I was half tempted to give them a clout myself.
cuff
He gave Billy a cuff.
box
She gave him a playful box on the ears.
(noun) 
Definition
a misfortune, rejection, or setback
(informal) 
The art market has suffered some severe knocks.
Synonyms
setback
He has suffered a serious setback in his political career.
check
defeat
the final defeat of all his hopes
blow
The ruling comes as a blow to environmentalists.
upset
She caused a major upset when she beat last year's finalist.
reverse
They have suffered a major reverse.
disappointment
The defeat was a bitter disappointment.
hold-up
They arrived late due to a motorway hold-up.
hitch
The five-hour operation went without a hitch.
reversal
They teach managers to accept reversal.
misfortune
He had had his full share of misfortunes.
rebuff
The results of the poll dealt a humiliating rebuff to Mr Jones.
whammy (informal)
bummer (slang)
failure
rejection
(noun) 
Definition
criticism
(informal) 
Synonyms
stick (slang)
It's not motorists who give you the most stick, it's the general public.
heat (slang, mainly US, Canadian)
criticism
The policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism.
blame
condemnation
There was widespread condemnation of Saturday's riots.
censure
It is a controversial policy which has attracted international censure.
slagging (off) (slang)
stricture
a thinly disguised stricture against the rights of man

Phrasal verbs

See knock about or around
See knock about or around with someone

idioms

See knock it off
See knock off
See knock-on effect
See knock someone about or around
See knock someone down
See knock someone off
See knock someone out
See knock someone up
See knock something back
See knock something down
See knock something off
See knock something out
See knock something or someone back

Additional synonyms

in the sense of abuse
Definition
to speak insultingly or cruelly to
He alleged that he was verbally abused by other soldiers.
Synonyms
insult,
injure,
offend,
curse,
put down,
smear,
libel,
slate (informal, British),
slag (off) (slang),
malign,
scold,
swear at,
disparage,
castigate,
revile,
vilify,
slander,
diss (slang),
defame,
upbraid,
slight,
flame (informal),
inveigh against,
call names,
traduce (formal),
calumniate,
vituperate
in the sense of bash
Definition
to strike violently or crushingly
My mother bashed her shin with a suitcase.
Synonyms
hit,
break,
beat,
strike,
knock,
smash,
punch,
belt (informal),
crush,
deck (slang),
batter,
slap,
sock (slang),
chin (slang),
smack,
thump,
clout (informal),
whack (informal),
biff (slang),
clobber (slang),
wallop (informal),
slosh (British, slang),
tonk (informal),
lay one on (slang),
beat or knock seven bells out of (informal)
in the sense of bash
Definition
a heavy blow
She gave him a bash on the head.
Synonyms
knock,
stroke,
punch,
belt (informal),
bang,
rap,
sock (slang),
smack,
thump,
buffet,
clout (informal),
clump (slang),
whack (informal),
wallop (informal),
slosh (British, slang),
tonk (informal),
clomp (slang)

Synonyms of 'knock'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of beat
Definition
to strike with a series of violent blows
He lost the boxing match and was badly beaten by his opponent.
Synonyms
batter,
break,
hit,
strike,
knock,
punch,
belt (informal),
whip,
deck (slang),
bruise,
bash (informal),
sock (slang),
lash,
chin (slang),
pound,
smack,
thrash,
cane,
thump,
lick (informal),
buffet,
clout (informal),
flog,
whack (informal),
maul,
clobber (slang),
wallop (informal),
tonk (informal),
cudgel,
thwack (informal),
lambast(e),
lay one on (slang),
drub,
tan (informal),
lam (informal),
beat or knock seven bells out of (informal)
in the sense of belittle
Definition
to treat (something or someone) as having little value or importance
We mustn't belittle her outstanding achievement.
Synonyms
run down,
dismiss,
diminish,
put down,
underestimate,
discredit,
ridicule,
scorn,
rubbish (informal),
degrade,
minimize,
downgrade,
undervalue,
knock (informal),
deride,
malign,
detract from,
denigrate,
scoff at,
disparage,
decry,
sneer at,
underrate,
deprecate,
depreciate,
defame,
derogate
in the sense of belt
Definition
to give (someone) a sharp blow
Is it true that she belted George in the stomach?
Synonyms
strike,
beat,
punch,
deck (slang),
bang,
bash (informal),
sock (slang),
smack,
thump,
clout (informal),
whack,
thud,
clobber (slang),
wallop (informal),
thwack,
lay one on (slang),
beat or knock seven bells out of (informal)
in the sense of belt
Definition
a sharp blow
He gave me a belt over the head with a scrubbing brush.
Synonyms
blow,
knock,
punch,
rap,
smack,
thump,
clout (informal),
whack,
swipe (informal),
wallop (informal)
in the sense of blame
Definition
an expression of condemnation
Synonyms
condemnation,
charge,
stick (slang),
criticism,
complaint,
censure,
reproach,
recrimination,
reproof,
castigation
in the sense of blast
Definition
to criticize severely
They have blasted the report.
Synonyms
criticize,
attack,
put down,
censure,
berate,
castigate,
tear into (informal),
flay,
rail at,
flame (informal),
diss (slang),
lambast(e),
chew out (US, Canadian, informal),
throw shade (at) (slang)
in the sense of box
Definition
a punch with the fist, esp. on the ear
She gave him a playful box on the ears.
Synonyms
punch,
blow,
stroke,
belt (informal),
slap,
thumping,
buffet,
clout (informal),
cuff,
wallop (informal)
in the sense of censure
Definition
to criticize (someone or something) severely
I would not presume to censure him for his views.
Synonyms
criticize,
blame,
abuse,
condemn,
carpet (informal),
flame (informal),
denounce,
put down,
slate (informal),
rebuke,
reprimand,
reproach,
scold,
berate,
castigate,
chide,
tear into (informal),
diss (slang),
blast,
read the riot act,
reprove,
upbraid,
slap on the wrist,
damn,
lambast(e),
bawl out (informal),
excoriate,
rap over the knuckles,
chew out (US, Canadian, informal),
tear (someone) off a strip (British, informal),
give (someone) a rocket (British, New Zealand, informal),
reprehend
in the sense of censure
Definition
severe disapproval
It is a controversial policy which has attracted international censure.
Synonyms
disapproval,
criticism,
blame,
condemnation,
rebuke,
reprimand,
reproach,
dressing down (informal),
stick (slang),
stricture,
reproof,
sideswipe,
castigation,
obloquy,
remonstrance,
reprehension
in the sense of clap
Definition
to strike (a person) lightly with an open hand as in greeting
He clapped me on the back and boomed, `Well done.'
Synonyms
strike,
pat,
punch,
bang,
thrust,
slap,
whack,
wallop (informal),
thwack

Additional synonyms

in the sense of clip
Definition
a sharp, often slanting, blow
a clip round the ear
Synonyms
smack,
strike,
box,
knock,
punch,
belt (informal),
thump,
clout (informal),
cuff,
whack,
wallop (informal),
skelp (dialect)
in the sense of clout
Definition
a fairly hard blow
I was half tempted to give them a clout myself.
Synonyms
thump,
blow,
crack (informal),
punch,
slap,
sock (slang),
cuff,
wallop (informal),
tonk (informal),
skelp (dialect)
in the sense of collision
Definition
a violent crash between moving objects
Their van was involved in a collision with a car.
Synonyms
crash,
impact,
accident,
smash,
bump,
pile-up (informal),
prang (informal)
in the sense of condemn
Definition
to express strong disapproval of
Political leaders united yesterday to condemn the latest wave of violence.
Synonyms
denounce,
damn,
criticize,
disapprove,
censure,
diss (slang),
reprove,
upbraid,
reprobate,
excoriate (literary),
reprehend,
blame,
flame (informal)
in the sense of condemnation
There was widespread condemnation of Saturday's riots.
Synonyms
denunciation,
blame,
censure,
disapproval,
reproach,
stricture,
reproof,
reprobation,
denouncement
in the sense of crack
Definition
a sharp blow
He took a crack on the head during the game.
Synonyms
blow,
slap,
smack,
thump,
buffet,
clout (informal),
cuff,
whack,
wallop (informal),
clip (informal)
in the sense of cuff
Definition
to strike with an open hand
She cuffed him playfully around the ear.
Synonyms
smack,
hit,
thump,
punch,
box,
knock,
bat (informal),
belt (informal),
slap,
clap,
clout (informal),
whack,
biff (slang),
clobber (slang)
in the sense of cuff
Definition
a blow with an open hand
He gave Billy a cuff.
Synonyms
smack,
blow,
knock,
punch,
thump,
box,
belt (informal),
rap,
slap,
clout (informal),
whack,
biff (slang)
in the sense of defeat
Definition
the act of defeating or state of being defeated
the final defeat of all his hopes
Synonyms
frustration,
failure,
reverse,
disappointment,
setback,
thwarting
in the sense of denigrate
Definition
to criticize (someone or something) unfairly
We habitually denigrated our boss in his absence.
Synonyms
disparage,
run down,
slag (off) (slang),
knock (informal),
rubbish (informal),
blacken,
malign,
belittle,
decry,
revile,
vilify,
slander,
defame,
bad-mouth (slang),
besmirch,
impugn,
calumniate,
asperse

Additional synonyms

in the sense of deprecate
Definition
to express disapproval of
They deprecate him and call him names.
Synonyms
disparage,
criticize,
run down,
discredit,
scorn,
deride,
detract,
malign,
denigrate,
belittle,
vilify,
knock (informal),
diss (slang),
throw shade (at) (slang),
bad-mouth (slang),
lambast(e),
flame (informal)
in the sense of disappointment
Definition
a person or thing that disappoints
The defeat was a bitter disappointment.
Synonyms
letdown,
blow,
disaster,
failure,
setback,
fiasco,
misfortune,
calamity,
whammy (informal),
choker (informal),
washout (informal),
anticlimax
in the sense of disparage
Definition
to speak contemptuously of
his tendency to disparage literature
Synonyms
run down,
dismiss,
put down,
criticize,
underestimate,
discredit,
ridicule,
scorn,
minimize,
disdain,
undervalue,
deride,
slag (off) (slang),
knock (informal),
blast,
flame (informal),
rubbish (informal),
malign,
detract from,
denigrate,
belittle,
decry,
underrate,
vilify,
slander,
deprecate,
tear into (informal),
diss (slang),
throw shade (at) (slang),
defame,
bad-mouth (slang),
lambast(e),
traduce (formal),
derogate,
asperse
in the sense of hitch
Definition
a temporary or minor problem or difficulty
The five-hour operation went without a hitch.
Synonyms
problem,
catch (informal),
trouble,
check,
difficulty,
delay,
hold-up,
obstacle,
hazard,
drawback,
hassle (informal),
snag,
uphill (South Africa),
stoppage,
mishap,
impediment,
hindrance
in the sense of hold-up
Definition
a delay
They arrived late due to a motorway hold-up.
Synonyms
delay,
wait,
hitch,
trouble,
difficulty,
setback,
snag,
traffic jam,
obstruction,
stoppage,
bottleneck
in the sense of impact
Definition
the act of one object striking another
The car was destroyed on impact.
Synonyms
collision,
force,
contact,
shock,
crash,
knock,
stroke,
smash,
bump,
thump,
jolt
in the sense of jolt
Definition
a sudden violent movement
One tiny jolt could worsen her injuries.
Synonyms
jerk,
start,
jump,
shake,
bump,
jar,
jog,
lurch,
quiver
in the sense of misfortune
Definition
an unfortunate event
He had had his full share of misfortunes.
Synonyms
mishap,
loss,
trouble,
trial,
blow,
failure,
accident,
disaster,
reverse,
tragedy,
harm,
misery,
setback,
hardship,
calamity,
affliction,
tribulation,
whammy (informal),
misadventure,
bummer (slang),
mischance,
stroke of bad luck,
evil chance
in the sense of pan
Definition
to criticize harshly
His first movie was panned by the critics.
Synonyms
criticize,
knock (informal),
blast,
hammer (British, informal),
slam (slang),
flame (informal),
rubbish (informal),
roast (informal),
put down,
slate (informal),
censure,
slag (off) (slang),
tear into (informal),
flay,
diss (slang),
lambast(e),
throw brickbats at (informal)
in the sense of pummel
Definition
to strike repeatedly with the fists
He trapped Conn in a corner and pummelled him ferociously.
Synonyms
beat,
punch,
pound,
strike,
knock,
belt (informal),
hammer,
bang,
batter,
thump,
clobber (slang),
lambast(e),
beat the living daylights out of,
rain blows upon,
beat or knock seven bells out of (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of punch
Definition
to strike at with a clenched fist
After punching him on the chin, she hit him over the head.
Synonyms
hit,
strike,
box,
smash,
belt (informal),
slam,
plug (slang),
bash (informal),
sock (slang, old-fashioned),
clout (informal),
slug (old-fashioned),
swipe (informal),
biff (rare),
bop (informal),
wallop (informal),
pummel
in the sense of punch
Definition
a blow with the fist
He's asking for a punch on the nose.
Synonyms
blow,
hit,
knock,
bash (informal),
plug (slang),
sock (slang),
thump,
clout (informal),
jab,
swipe (informal),
biff (rare),
bop (informal),
wallop (informal)
in the sense of rap
Definition
to knock loudly and sharply
A guard raps his stick on a metal hand rail.
Synonyms
hit,
strike,
knock,
crack (informal),
tap
in the sense of rap
Definition
a sharp quick blow or the sound produced by it
There was a light rap on the door.
Synonyms
blow,
knock,
crack (informal),
tap,
clout (informal)
in the sense of rebuff
Definition
a blunt refusal
The results of the poll dealt a humiliating rebuff to Mr Jones.
Synonyms
rejection,
defeat,
snub,
knock-back,
check,
opposition,
slight,
refusal,
denial,
brush-off (slang),
repulse,
thumbs down,
cold shoulder,
slap in the face (informal),
kick in the teeth (slang),
discouragement,
the (old) heave-ho (informal)
in the sense of reversal
They teach managers to accept reversal.
Synonyms
failure,
failing,
loss,
defeat,
frustration,
breakdown,
downfall,
lack of success
in the sense of reverse
Definition
a change for the worse
They have suffered a major reverse.
Synonyms
misfortune,
check,
defeat,
blow,
failure,
disappointment,
setback,
hardship,
reversal,
adversity,
mishap,
affliction,
repulse,
trial,
misadventure,
vicissitude
in the sense of slam
Definition
to criticize harshly
The director slammed the claims as an outrageous lie.
Synonyms
criticize,
attack,
blast,
pan (informal),
damn,
slate (informal),
shoot down (informal),
castigate,
vilify,
pillory,
tear into (informal),
diss (slang),
lambast(e),
excoriate (literary)
in the sense of slap
Definition
to strike sharply with something flat, such as the open hand
My yoga instructor turned up and slapped me on the shoulder.
Synonyms
smack,
hit,
strike,
beat,
bang,
clap,
clout (informal),
cuff,
whack,
swipe (informal),
spank,
clobber (slang),
wallop (informal),
lay one on (slang)
in the sense of slap
Definition
a sharp blow or smack with something flat, such as the open hand
He reached forward and gave me a slap.
Synonyms
smack,
blow,
whack,
wallop (informal),
bang,
clout (informal),
cuff,
swipe (informal),
spank

Additional synonyms

in the sense of slate
Definition
to criticize harshly
Slated by critics at the time, the film has since become a classic.
Synonyms
criticize,
blast,
pan (informal),
slam (slang),
blame,
roast (informal),
censure,
rebuke,
slang,
scold,
berate,
castigate,
rail against,
tear into (informal),
lay into (informal),
pitch into (informal),
take to task,
lambast(e),
flame (informal),
excoriate,
haul over the coals (informal),
tear (someone) off a strip (informal),
rap (someone's) knuckles
in the sense of smack
Definition
to slap sharply
She smacked me on the side of the head.
Synonyms
slap,
hit,
strike,
pat,
tap,
sock (slang),
clap,
cuff,
swipe (informal),
box,
spank
in the sense of smack
Definition
a sharp loud slap, or the sound of such a slap
I end up shouting at him or giving him a smack.
Synonyms
slap,
blow,
whack,
clout (informal),
cuff,
crack (informal),
swipe (informal),
spank,
wallop (informal)
in the sense of smash
Definition
an act or sound of smashing
the smash of falling crockery
Synonyms
crash,
smashing,
clatter,
clash,
bang,
thunder,
racket,
din,
clattering,
clang
in the sense of stick
Definition
verbal abuse, criticism
It's not motorists who give you the most stick, it's the general public.
Synonyms
abuse,
criticism,
flak (informal),
blame,
knocking (informal),
hostility,
slagging (slang),
denigration,
critical remarks,
fault-finding
in the sense of stricture
Definition
a severe criticism
a thinly disguised stricture against the rights of man
Synonyms
criticism,
disapproval,
censure,
stick (slang),
blame,
rebuke,
flak (informal),
bad press,
sideswipe,
animadversion
in the sense of strike
Definition
to cause (something) to come into sudden or violent contact with something
He fell and struck his head on the stone floor.
Synonyms
knock,
bang,
smack,
thump,
beat,
smite
in the sense of strike
Definition
to hit (someone)
She took two steps forward and struck him across the mouth.
Synonyms
hit,
smack,
thump,
pound,
beat,
box,
knock,
punch,
hammer,
deck (slang),
slap,
sock (slang),
chin (slang),
buffet,
clout (informal),
cuff,
clump (slang),
swipe,
clobber (slang),
smite,
wallop (informal),
lambast(e),
lay a finger on (informal),
lay one on (slang),
beat or knock seven bells out of (informal)
in the sense of tap
Definition
to make a rhythmic sound with the hands or feet by lightly and repeatedly hitting a surface with them
Tap the egg lightly with a teaspoon.
Synonyms
knock,
strike,
pat,
rap,
beat,
touch,
drum
in the sense of tap
Definition
a light blow or knock, or the sound made by it
A tap on the door interrupted him.
Synonyms
knock,
pat,
rap,
beat,
touch,
drumming,
light blow

Additional synonyms

in the sense of thud
Definition
a dull heavy sound
She tripped and fell with a sickening thud.
Synonyms
thump,
crash,
knock,
smack,
clump,
wallop (informal),
clunk,
clonk
in the sense of thump
Definition
to place (something) on or bang against (something) with a loud dull sound
She thumped her hand on the witness box.
Synonyms
thud,
crash,
bang,
thwack
in the sense of thump
Definition
to hit or punch (someone)
He thumped me, nearly knocking me over.
Synonyms
strike,
hit,
punch,
pound,
beat,
knock,
deck (slang),
batter,
rap,
chin (slang),
smack,
thrash,
clout (informal),
whack,
swipe,
clobber (slang),
wallop (informal),
lambast(e),
belabour,
lay one on (slang),
beat or knock seven bells out of (informal)
in the sense of thump
Definition
the sound of something heavy hitting a comparatively soft surface
There was a loud thump as the horse crashed into the van.
Synonyms
thud,
crash,
bang,
clunk,
thwack
in the sense of thump
Definition
a heavy blow with the hand
He felt a thump on his shoulder.
Synonyms
blow,
knock,
punch,
rap,
smack,
clout (informal),
whack,
swipe (informal),
wallop (informal)
in the sense of thwack
Definition
to beat with something flat
He just thwacked me on the back of the head with a ruler.
Synonyms
smack,
hit,
bash (informal),
thump,
beat,
deck (slang),
chin (slang),
clout (informal),
flog,
whack,
swipe,
wallop (informal),
lambast(e),
beat or knock seven bells out of (informal)
in the sense of upset
Definition
an unexpected defeat or reversal, as in a contest or plans
She caused a major upset when she beat last year's finalist.
Synonyms
reversal,
surprise,
shake-up (informal),
defeat,
sudden change

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