knocks

Noun

• the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
• negative criticism
• a vigorous blow
• a bad experience
  • "the school of hard knocks"
• the act of hitting vigorously
• plural of knock

Verb

• deliver a sharp blow or push :
• rap with the knuckles
• knock against with force or violence
• make light, repeated taps on a surface
• sound like a car engine that is firing too early
• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
• third-person singular simple present indicative of knock

Synonyms

bang, bash, belt, bump, criticise, criticize, knock, knocking, pick apart, ping, pink, rap, roast, smash, strike hard, tap, whack, whang

Antonyms

praise