comment vs knock

knock vs comment

comment and knock both are nouns.

comment and knock both are verbs.

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

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

comment: make or write a comment on
knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other hyponyms of comment include criticise, criticize, pick apart, wisecrack, kibbitz, kibitz.

comment (noun)	knock (noun)
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information	the act of hitting vigorously
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material	negative criticism
a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people	a vigorous blow
	the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
	a bad experience

comment (verb)	knock (verb)
make or write a comment on	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases	knock against with force or violence
explain or interpret something	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 comment and knock

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