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Present participle for to hit or strike someone or something
“It took all the strength I had not to lunge at him and knock him in the teeth.”
Present participle for to collide with, or crash against, someone or something
“The bigger branches are starting to knock against the low roof of the shed during strong winds.”
Present participle for to injure or damage, figuratively or physically by striking
“You start to wonder why you haven't got a partner, and this can knock your self-esteem.”
Present participle for to criticize or disparage adversely
“It is hard to knock a man with such charisma and unswerving comic timing, but many would have been disappointed at the lack of new material.”
Present participle for to make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
Present participle for to push (someone or something) out of one's way with one's shoulder
Present participle for to bump, knock or push roughly
Present participle for to complain or express discontent in a wearisome manner
Present participle for to push suddenly but slightly, so as to cause to shake or totter
Present participle for to kick (something) hard in a specified direction
Present participle for to inculcate or impress something forcefully or repeatedly
Present participle for to give a half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh
Present participle for to fail to function or succeed
Present participle for to have or cast doubts about a fact or supposition
Present participle for to fall or turn over, or to cause to do so
The expression of very strong disapproval
A punishment or assault in which the victim is hit repeatedly
A rap or knock, or the sound produced by doing so
The sound produced, in an internal combustion engine
The premature detonation of a fuel charge in Four-stroke cycle engines
Expressing an unfavourable opinion
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