Knock and Pester

Knock

Knock verb - To come into usually forceful contact with something.

Pester and knock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Knock".

Pester

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.

Knock and pester are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knock" instead a verb "Pester".

Nearby Word: pestering

Common collocations

people knock people pester people
someone knock someone pester someone
opponent knock opponent pester opponent
player knock player pester player
Other words: enemy, times, players.

Both words in one sentence

  • Shielded Core Boss You have to hit the bubble a few times with Pokemon Food or Pester Balls in order to knock Mew out of it, then hit her as well to get her to stop chasing after it long enough for you to try and get a decent shot.
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