criticism vs knock

knock vs criticism

criticism and knock both are nouns.

criticism is not a verb while knock is a verb.

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

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

criticism: a serious examination and judgment of something
knock: negative criticism

Other hyponyms of criticism include examen, roast, self-criticism.

criticism (noun)	knock (noun)
a serious examination and judgment of something	the act of hitting vigorously
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings	negative criticism
a written evaluation of a work of literature	a vigorous blow
	the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
	a bad experience

criticism (verb)	knock (verb)
	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
	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 criticism and knock

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