bump vs knock

bump and knock both are nouns.

bump and knock both are verbs.

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

As nouns, knock is a hyponym of bump; that is, knock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bump:

bump: an impact (as from a collision)
knock: a vigorous blow

Other hyponyms of bump include jar, jolt, jounce, shock, concussion, rap, strike, tap, bang, bash, belt, smash, buffeting, pounding, sideswipe, slap, smack.

As verbs, bump and knock are synonyms defined as:

bump and knock: knock against with force or violence

bump (noun)	knock (noun)
an impact (as from a collision)	the act of hitting vigorously
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings	negative criticism
a lump on the body caused by a blow	a vigorous blow
	the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
	a bad experience

bump (verb)	knock (verb)
knock against with force or violence	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied	knock against with force or violence
to play music at loud volume	rap with the knuckles
to enjoy some music greatly	deliver a sharp blow or push
dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward	make light, repeated taps on a surface
come upon, as if by accident; meet with	sound like a car engine that is firing too early
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

Difference between bump and knock

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