knock vs reproof

reproof vs knock

knock and reproof both are nouns.

knock and reproof both are verbs.

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

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

knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
reproof: take to task

Other hyponyms of knock include censure, criminate, reprimand, blast, crucify, pillory, savage, admonish, 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)	reproof (noun)
the act of hitting vigorously	an act or expression of criticism and censure
negative criticism
a vigorous blow
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
a bad experience

knock (verb)	reproof (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	take to task
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

Difference between knock and reproof

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