belittle vs knock

knock vs belittle

belittle is not a noun while knock is a noun.

belittle and knock both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
belittle	No	No	Yes	No
knock	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, knock is a hypernym of belittle; that is, knock is a word with a broader meaning than belittle:

belittle: express a negative opinion of
knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other hypernyms of belittle include criticise, criticize, pick apart.

belittle (noun)	knock (noun)
	the act of hitting vigorously
	negative criticism
	a vigorous blow
	the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
	a bad experience

belittle (verb)	knock (verb)
lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
express a negative opinion of	knock against with force or violence
cause to seem less serious; play down	rap with the knuckles
	deliver a sharp blow or push
	make light, repeated taps on a surface
	sound like a car engine that is firing too early

Difference between belittle and knock

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