knock vs bump

knock and bump both are nouns.

knock and bump both are verbs.

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

As nouns, bump is a hypernym of knock; that is, bump is a word with a broader meaning than knock:

knock: a vigorous blow
bump: an impact (as from a collision)

Other hypernyms of knock include blow.

As verbs, knock and bump are synonyms defined as:

knock and bump: knock against with force or violence

knock (noun)	bump (noun)
the act of hitting vigorously	an impact (as from a collision)
negative criticism	something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
a vigorous blow	a lump on the body caused by a blow
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
a bad experience

knock (verb)	bump (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	knock against with force or violence
knock against with force or violence	remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
rap with the knuckles	to play music at loud volume
deliver a sharp blow or push	to enjoy some music greatly
make light, repeated taps on a surface	dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward
sound like a car engine that is firing too early	come upon, as if by accident; meet with
	assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

Difference between knock and bump

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