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

These pests munch gardens, poop in pools, snap at pets and occasionally knock down power lines. — Alex Harris august 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Metro Fire crews knocked down the vehicle fire and tended to the two before pronouncing one of the victims dead at the scene. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 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

Noun

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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock down

Verb

All the drama from last week’s showdown with the season-21 designers is resolved by season 22 winning the unconventional-materials challenge.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Chidgasornpongse won best director in the Asian New Talent competition at the Shanghai International Film Festival, where Sompop Songkampol also took best actor.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of win

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That retrofit, which has a cost estimate of $350 million to $450 million, aims to make the 57-year-old bridge safe during earthquakes and better prepared for ship collisions like one that took down a major bridge in Baltimore two years ago.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Colossal also states that competition dashboards and profile pages are taken down after the campaign concludes.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of take down

Verb

Its movements and squeaks change in response to the person interacting with it, giving caregivers another way to reduce distress and encourage engagement.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
For instance, a creditor might bid $35,000 for a $50,000 SUV, reducing the judgment by that amount, then sell it for $50,000, pocketing $15,000.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduce

Adjective

Some of these studies even suggest a decreased risk of breast cancer with certain formulations of menopausal hormone therapy.

— Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
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

Definition of decreased

Noun

This week, just steps from the garden, Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech (mYSLm), a 43,000-square-foot museum designed by the architectural firm Studio KO, opens its doors to the public.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Kennedy Nzechukwu Heavyweight KO in Round 1 Chris Padilla def.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of KO

Verb

Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.

— Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026
On Monday, those five writers — also DSA-LA members — panned the idea of an endorsement, saying Raman hasn’t earned it.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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