point out vs knock

knock vs point out

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

point out and knock both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of point out include criticise, criticize, pick apart, wisecrack, kibbitz, kibitz.

point out (noun)	knock (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

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

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