knocking

Plural: knockings

Noun

• the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
  • "the knocking grew louder"
• An act in which something is knocked on, or the sound thus produced
• A repetitive ping, knock, or similar sound coming from an engine in which there are repeated uncontrolled explosions in the combustion chamber.

Verb

• deliver a sharp blow or push :
• rap with the knuckles
• knock against with force or violence
• make light, repeated taps on a surface
• sound like a car engine that is firing too early
• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
• present participle and gerund of knock

Synonyms

bump, criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart, ping, pink, rap, strike hard, tap

Antonyms

praise

Related Words

cherry knocking, knocking on heaven's door, knocking shop, knocking-shop, port knocking, roof knocking, sock-knocking