KNOCKING DOWN Synonyms: 190 Similar and Opposite Words

knocking down

verb

Definition of knocking down next

present participle of knock down

as in winning

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 taking down

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

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as in downing

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

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as in reducing

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 knocking down But when it was first announced, the project was not well-received by some residents, who argued that knocking down five existing apartment complexes to make room for the project could accelerate gentrification. —

Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026 Well, the two-time Eastern Conference rookie of the month is one of only two players in the NBA this season who’s averaging 15 points and five rebounds per game while knocking down at least 42% from 3-point range. —

Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026 South San Joaquin County Fire Authority However, after knocking down the flames, fire officials say crews found a person dead inside the shop. —

Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026 Bringing this winner to dinner will leave everyone knocking down your door for more. —

Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 That's not with decoys, that's not with other means that would try to misdirect our interceptors from knocking down incoming missiles with nuclear warheads on them. —

ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025 The contestants then had to compete in a physically taxing challenge that involved pushing a heavy cart along a bumpy path, stacking sand bags, climbing ladders, knocking discs off poles, and then finally knocking down four bamboo targets. —

Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025 And the autumn Paris weather played nice — just a few gusts knocking down some lamps and a few showers prompting umbrellas to save our gear! —

Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025 But his abrupt reversal sparked outrage amid images of a bulldozer knocking down walls. —

Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025

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The pair achieved as much in Gibson’s very first World Cup event, with the duo winning the mixed relay race to secure a spot for the Games.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The winning bid for the rare card was placed by venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci, the son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026