Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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criticize | No | No | Yes | No |
knock | Yes | No | Yes | No |
criticize (noun) | knock (noun) |
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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 |
criticize (verb) | knock (verb) |
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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 |