Knock Out (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Empty (as of tobacco) by knocking out; "knocked out a pipe".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Meaning ²

Knock unconscious or senseless; "the boxing champion knocked out his opponent in a few seconds".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Knock Cold
• Kayo

Hypernyms

• Work Over
• Beat

Related Words

• Knockout (noun)

Meaning ³

Destroy or break forcefully; "The windows were knocked out".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The strong gust of wind knocked out the windows on the top floor of the building.
• A massive explosion knocked out the entire power grid in the city.
• Lightning knocked out the communication system on the ship.
• The intense flooding knocked out the bridge connecting the two towns.
• The devastating blast knocked out most of the house's walls.

Hypernyms

• Take Away
• Take
• Withdraw

Meaning ⁴

Eliminate; "knock out a target".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Eliminate
• Get Rid Of
• Do Away With

Meaning ⁵

Overwhelm with admiration; "All the guys were knocked out by her charm".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Hypernyms

• Overcome
• Sweep Over
• Overpower
• Overtake
• Whelm