denounce vs knock

knock vs denounce

denounce is not a noun while knock is a noun.

denounce and knock both are verbs.

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

As verbs, knock is a hypernym of denounce; that is, knock is a word with a broader meaning than denounce:

denounce: speak out against
knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other hypernyms of denounce include criticise, criticize, pick apart.

denounce (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

denounce (verb)	knock (verb)
speak out against	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
give away information about somebody	knock against with force or violence
announce the termination of, as of treaties	rap with the knuckles
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful	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 denounce and knock

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