KNOCKED DOWN Synonyms: 191 Similar and Opposite Words

knocked down

verb

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past tense of knock down

as in earned

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 dismantled

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

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as in downed

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

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as in reduced

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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Recent Examples of knocked down Rookie watch First-round pick Jase Richardson entered late in the first quarter and knocked down his first 3-pointer to help score a quick five points. —

Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 It will be knocked down on Saturday, and lifeguards will work out of a temporary office this upcoming season. —

Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 Played so well defensively, changed the game for us with his ball pressure and knocked down big shots. —

Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026 The Nets controlled the paint, knocked down seven 3-pointers and took elite care of the ball, committing just one turnover while handing out 18 assists in the first half. —

C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026 Video footage of the shooting showed Pretti was observing immigration enforcement and was trying to help up a woman knocked down by immigration officials when he was shot repeatedly. —

Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 Crews quickly knocked down the fire, Barta said. —

Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026 When Adebayo knocked down the free throws to get to 83, players shook their heads in amazement. —

Jason Jones, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 Jared McCain, a trade deadline steal from the tax-ducking 76ers, knocked down two 3s in the last four minutes. —

Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026

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The original Broadway production earned three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has delighted global audiences with its irreverent humor, according to a news release.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
That ménage à trois has earned them further entry into an even more elite world, which appeals to both of their desires to move up the social ladder.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2026