remark vs knock

knock vs remark

remark and knock both are nouns.

remark and knock both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

remark (noun)	knock (noun)
explicit notice	the act of hitting vigorously
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information	negative criticism
	a vigorous blow
	the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
	a bad experience

remark (verb)	knock (verb)
make mention of	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
make or write a comment on	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 remark and knock

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