knock vs point out

point out vs knock

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

knock and point out both are verbs.

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

As verbs, point out is a hypernym of knock; that is, point out is a word with a broader meaning than knock:

knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
point out: make or write a comment on

Other hypernyms of knock include comment, notice, remark.

knock (noun)	point 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)	point out (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	make or write a comment on
knock against with force or violence	present and urge reasons in opposition
rap with the knuckles	point out carefully and clearly
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 point out

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