criticise vs knock

knock vs criticise

criticise is not a noun while knock is a noun.

criticise and knock both are verbs.

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

As verbs, criticise and knock are synonyms defined as:

criticise and knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other synonyms of criticise include criticize, pick apart.

criticise (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

criticise (verb)	knock (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
act as a critic	knock against with force or violence
	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 criticise and knock

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