Approval and Knocking

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Approval noun - An acceptance of something as satisfactory.

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Knocking is an antonym for approval.

Knocking noun - The sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing).

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Approval is an antonym for knocking in strong criticism topic.

Nearby Words: knock, knocked, knocker

During Secret Invasion, Xavin pulls a zero-approval gambit on the rest of the Runaways, knocking them all out with a forcefield and then running away, hoping that the others will assume that they betrayed the team and elect to flee rather than trying to fight the Skrulls.

Source: Zero-Approval Gambit

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