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knock vs crucify

crucify vs knock

knock is a noun but crucify is not a noun.

knock and crucify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
knock Yes No Yes No
crucify No No Yes No
As verbs, crucify is a hyponym of knock; that is, crucify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than knock:
  • knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • crucify: criticize harshly or violently
Other hyponyms of knock include censure, criminate, reprimand, blast, pillory, savage, admonish, reproof, reprove, bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, take to task, trounce, reprehend, deplore, belabor, belabour, come down, denounce, blame, find fault, pick, belittle, disparage, pick at, nitpick, assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe, harsh on.
knock (noun) crucify (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) crucify (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws criticize harshly or violently
knock against with force or violence treat cruelly
rap with the knuckles hold within limits and control
deliver a sharp blow or push kill by nailing onto a cross
make light, repeated taps on a surface
sound like a car engine that is firing too early
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