knock vs criticise

criticise vs knock

knock is a noun but criticise is not a noun.

knock and criticise both are verbs.

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

As verbs, knock and criticise are synonyms defined as:

knock and criticise: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other synonyms of knock include criticize, pick apart.

knock (noun)	criticise (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

knock (verb)	criticise (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
knock against with force or violence	act as a critic
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 knock and criticise

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