knock vs lash out

lash out vs knock

knock is a noun but lash out is not a noun.

knock and lash out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
knock	Yes	No	Yes	No
lash out	No	No	Yes	No

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

knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
lash out: attack in speech or writing

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, denounce, blame, find fault, pick, belittle, disparage, pick at, nitpick, assail, assault, attack, round, snipe, harsh on.

knock (noun)	lash out (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)	lash out (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	attack in speech or writing
knock against with force or violence
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

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