unknocking

/ˈʌŋˈkɒknɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of knocking something or someone down, often in a forceful or violent manner.

“The unknocking of the tower caused a chain reaction that brought the entire structure crashing down.”

2. verb

To knock something or someone down, often in a forceful or violent manner.

“The strong winds unknocked the lamp from its stand, shattering it into pieces.”

3. adjective

Characterized by knocking something or someone down, often in a forceful or violent manner.

“The unknocking motion of the fighter’s punch sent his opponent flying across the ring.”

Synonyms

  • knocking-down
  • overthrowing

Antonyms

  • lifting
  • uplifting