KNOCK DOWN Synonyms: 299 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈnäk-ˈdau̇n

Definition of knock down

as in to win

to receive as return for effort she's knocking down a good salary, but she has to work very hard

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as in to take down

to take apart right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays

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as in to down

to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down

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as in to reduce

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent they'll have to knock down the price of those televisions if they expect to sell any

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knockdown

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adjective

chiefly British

as in dropped

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Recent Examples of knock down

Verb

Winds gusted up to 80 miles per hour, bowing palm trees and knocking down power lines that sparked the fires. — Angus Chen, STAT, 22 July 2026 The forward knocked down seven two-point shots and six free throws in the outing. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Adjective

That competitive mariachi exists is a knockdown effect of this. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023 When the American Civil Liberties Union agreed to represent Collin, a philosophical dispute became a knockdown, drag-out battle. — Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2023

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Sandhagen’s leg was injured in the first round after a submission attempt from Sandhagen bounced back with a strong second frame, but a knockdown in the third and several takedowns gave Bautista the win in the worst fight of the night. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said on Monday that a complete knockdown has not yet been declared, as hotspots smolder inside the building. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for knock down

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Seoul — The AI gold rush is minting new fortunes, but the ex-wife of one of South Korea’s biggest tech titans has failed to win a greater share of his wealth as his company’s stock price has soared.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
In a career that ended in 2023, Harvick won 60 NASCAR Cup Series races, including the 2007 Daytona 500, three wins in the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2003, 2019, and 2020, and the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

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One of the safety tools that has been taken down is known as the Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool, or PBCAT.

— Joel Rose, NPR, 23 July 2026
Crews began taking down the remainder of the building Tuesday night, to prevent sections from falling onto power lines, the station said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Definition of take down

Verb

Russia’s Defense Ministry said 379 drones were downed across 19 regions.

— Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 July 2026
The deaths span drone strikes in Kuwait, a missile attack on a Saudi air base, a refueling crash over Iraq, a helicopter downed in the Arabian Sea and missile defenses in Jordan.

— Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of down

Verb

During his time in office, Tarwater has been vocal about reducing government spending and pushing back on new government programs.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Chris Baumann, the SEIU Workers United South Region director, said improving conditions is a crucial part of improving passenger safety and reducing employee turnover.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of reduce

Adjective

He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.

— Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.

— Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of decreased

Noun

Luis Antonio Tejeda via 10th-Round KO After an up-and-down performance through parts of the first nine rounds, Aokuso delivered an explosive one-punch KO that left Tejeda out cold, lying flat on his back.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
It’s commonly known as a walkoff KO, and O’Malley has mastered the celebration in recent years.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026

Definition of KO

Verb

Elsewhere, Thekla defends the AEW Women's World Championship against Willow Nightingale, who earned the opportunity by winning a Casino Gauntlet match.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Langkraehr earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Missouri, according to his Linkedin profile.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of earn

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The person knocked on the door and was let in by Chavez, and the video recording device was disconnected about 10 minutes later, investigators have said.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Tesla data showed Burke’s iPhone disconnecting from the vehicle on July 29, 2025, shortly before a neighbor’s camera recorded him walking back toward his home.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

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