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knock vs trounce

trounce vs knock

knock is a noun but trounce is not a noun.

knock and trounce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
knock Yes No Yes No
trounce No No Yes No
As verbs, trounce is a hyponym of knock; that is, trounce is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than knock:
  • knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • trounce: censure severely or angrily
knock (noun) trounce (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) trounce (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws censure severely or angrily
knock against with force or violence come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
rap with the knuckles beat severely with a whip or rod
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 trounce

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