knock vs denounce

denounce vs knock

knock is a noun but denounce is not a noun.

knock and denounce both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of knock include censure, criminate, reprimand, blast, crucify, 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, blame, find fault, pick, belittle, disparage, pick at, nitpick, assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe, harsh on.

knock (noun)	denounce (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)	denounce (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	speak out against
knock against with force or violence	give away information about somebody
rap with the knuckles	announce the termination of, as of treaties
deliver a sharp blow or push	to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
make light, repeated taps on a surface
sound like a car engine that is firing too early

Difference between knock and denounce

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