come down vs knock

knock vs come down

come down is not a noun while knock is a noun.

come down and knock both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
come down	No	No	Yes	No
knock	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

come down: criticize or reprimand harshly
knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other hypernyms of come down include criticise, criticize, pick apart.

come down (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

come down (verb)	knock (verb)
get sick	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
be the essential element	knock against with force or violence
criticize or reprimand harshly	rap with the knuckles
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way	deliver a sharp blow or push
fall from clouds	make light, repeated taps on a surface
	sound like a car engine that is firing too early

Difference between come down and knock

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