KNOCKS DOWN Synonyms: 189 Similar and Opposite Words

knocks down

verb

present tense third-person singular of knock down

as in wins

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 takes down

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

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as in downs

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

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as in reduces

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 knocks down Zolani Tete of South Africa knocks down Paul Butler in their IBF Super-Flyweight Championship of the World fight at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, England, on March 6, 2015. — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 At one point, Leon knocks down the camera filming his owner, prompting TEN to crack a smile. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The Court of International Trade knocks down a new global levy. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 May 2026 At one moment, the grandmother’s car knocks down an animal, maybe a goat, leaving it mortally wounded. — John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 Vanderbilt missed its first three shots despite having good looks before Nickel knocks down a 3-pointer on an offensive rebound. — American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026 Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot. — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocks down

Verb

Walter Hagen wins his third straight and fourth overall PGA Championship.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Whoever wins the Wild Card series will get to play another AL East team, the Rays, in the ALDS.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of wins

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When Big Man arrives with Elena in tow, the diminutive Nora takes down the giant man in less than a minute, all without a bra on!

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
The trio rebuild the tower and Guerrero goes up again, pulling the line for about four minutes more before the group takes down the tower, wheels the cart away from the window and walks away.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026

Definition of takes down

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Both teams had ups and downs (mostly downs for the Browns) but Ohio State was always a much better, and much more fun atmosphere.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Nearly everyone rides a stationary bike — high tension, low speed — after a match and quickly downs a protein recovery drink.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of downs

Verb

This merger leaves fewer studios competing for scripts and talent, gives one company greater power to dictate terms to distributors, and reduces streaming choices.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
The order also tells state natural resources agencies to fast-track permitting for work that reduces flood and landslide risk.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of reduces

Verb

The shop earns bonus points for throwing in complimentary doughnut holes which make an ideal midday treat with coffee.

— Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
My experience is that strong outreach earns nearly 25% positive responses, so content and volume matter.

— Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of earns

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The Guardian breaks down how people are folding screen-free time into everyday routines, from creating physical distance from their phones to setting aside longer stretches without any screens at all.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Instead of remaining active after transferring an electron, the chemical dopant breaks down, removing its reaction products from the process.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of breaks down

Verb

Discounted from $1,049 to $869, the final price drops to $819 with the coupon, saving $230 in total.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
Though only about 5 miles from Colfax as the crow flies, the drive takes roughly half an hour along a narrow, winding road that drops to the North Fork of the American River before climbing back into the foothills.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026