KNOCKED DOWN Synonyms: 191 Similar and Opposite Words

knocked down

verb

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 With 15 minutes to go, a German corner is knocked down for Rummenigge to poke home from four yards and give them hope. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Toure was knocked down briefly after his play and had to be held back by team personnel from joining in on the celebration after Fitzgerald’s interception. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 As the jet passed overhead, video showed sand blowing across the beach and at least one tent being knocked down. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed a Declaration of Disaster Emergency after severe storms damaged property, knocked down trees and more across the city Saturday. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 12 July 2026 The huge animals knocked down bodies to the cobblestones, and stumbling runners caused several pileups during the 2½-minute run from the pen to the bullring where bullfighters would kill the bulls later in the day. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Penda knocked down five 3-pointers to score a team-high 23 points in 29 minutes of action while Richardson notched 15 points with four assists and two steals in 30 minutes. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 He was knocked down by center Brayden Schenn on the final faceoff, then skated off the ice with a grimace. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

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The fourth star and a fairytale send off for Lionel Messi earned through lots of grit, fighting spirit and a bit of magic evaporated into the East Rutherford, New Jersey, air.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Lamine Yamal’s young brother earned a roar from the crowd when he was shown on the big screen with his parents.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of earned

Verb

The Argentine captain, who dismantled England in the semifinal with two assists, is seeking a second World Cup title to further cement his legacy.

— Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026
Still, the dominant message from the hearing was that Maduro’s removal has not, by itself, dismantled the authoritarian system that sustained his rule.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of dismantled

Verb

Saturday will see a high near 82 degrees Fahrenheit with wind gusts over 30 mph at times, making downed trees and wires possible.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Fans downed a total of 290,000 stadium beers during the six matches in Philadelphia, FIFA organizers said.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Definition of downed

Verb

Graphics will reportedly be reduced, all of which could affect the quality of broadcasts.

— Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
After a two-month trial, Bowman instructed jurors to deliberate on second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter charges — reduced from first-degree murder charges by prosecutors last week.

— Reeti Malhotra July 21, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of reduced

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And when Burnham — favored by many within Labour to lead the party and the country — won a special election for a seat in Parliament, Starmer gave in to the mounting pressure to quit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Spain, meanwhile, is unbeaten in 37 straight matches and won both the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League and 2024 European Championship.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of won

Verb

This mix of the absurd and sincere reflects a kind of artistic engagement with existential questions that is increasingly resonating with people, many of whom are disconnected from organized religion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Trust becomes difficult when AI systems are disconnected from the operational realities they're expected to influence.

— Dave Link, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of disconnected

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Researchers could not attribute increased or decreased beach erosion to higher global average temperatures.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
So while the air won’t be clear Sunday, the greatest risk appears to have passed and the threat of rain or lightning interrupting the game also has decreased, with the forecast calling for temperatures in the mid-80s and 55% humidity at kickoff.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026