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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in takes down

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in downs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

In this one, the Tar Heels scored first again, allowed 10 straight points and then played the sort of gritty defense under a gray Irish sky that wins you a lot of football games.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026
If the credit bid is successful, the creditor wins the asset and the debtor gets a deduction of the judgment for the amount of the credit bid.

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

Definition of wins

Verb

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

Verb

Springtown takes edge in 7-4A race, downs Decatur Springtown got the inside track on the District 7-4A championship after beating Decatur 4-2 in 8 innings on Monday night at Decatur High School.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026

Definition of downs

Verb

Prolific even earns the Grammy winner his first placement on a roster that did not exist during his lifetime.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card is a strong luxury credit card that earns transferable Citi ThankYou® Points and provides hundreds in annual credits.

— Jason Stauffer,Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of earns

Verb

Florida is no longer a boom state as costs of living rise, 20-somethings leave and growth drops below 1%.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
As the crude layer drops below 300 million barrels, the SPR physically loses its ability to pump oil at rapid emergency speeds of around 4 million barrels per day.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of drops

Verb

Splitting the shot up decreases vaccination rates and leaves children unprotected over a longer period, experts say.

— Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
When employees actively participate in shaping the policies that govern their day-to-day experience, engagement rises and turnover decreases.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026