knock over

verb

Definition of knock over

transitive verb

1a(1) : to strike to the ground : fell

(2) : overwhelm was knocked over by the news

b : eliminate knocked over every difficulty

2a : steal especially : hijack knocks over a truckload of merchandise — J. B. Martin

b : rob knocking over a bank

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he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught knocked me over trying to get out the door

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knock someone's head/block off

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The first known use of knock over was circa 1814

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