critique vs knock

knock vs critique

critique and knock both are nouns.

critique and knock both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

critique (noun)	knock (noun)
a serious examination and judgment of something	the act of hitting vigorously
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)	negative criticism
	a vigorous blow
	the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
	a bad experience

critique (verb)	knock (verb)
appraise critically	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 critique and knock

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