Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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blame | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
knock | Yes | No | Yes | No |
blame (noun) | knock (noun) |
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a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | the act of hitting vigorously |
an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed | negative criticism |
a vigorous blow | |
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) | |
a bad experience |
blame (adjective) | knock (adjective) |
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expletives used informally as intensifiers |
blame (verb) | knock (verb) |
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attribute responsibility to | find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws |
put or pin the blame on | knock against with force or violence |
harass with constant criticism | 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 |