Knock and Prod

Knock

Knock verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Usage example: threatened to knock him upside the head if he didn't do as he was told

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Prod and knock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prod" instead the word "Knock" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: knocked, knockout, knockdown, knocking, knocker

Prod verb - To urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object.

Usage example: kept prodding the sheep with a staff to move along faster

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Knock and prod are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knock" instead the word "Prod" as a verb or a noun.

character	knock character	prod character
time	knock time	prod time
bit	knock bit	prod bit
boss	knock boss	prod boss
Other words: player, humans, players.

Hitting someone from behind with a baton or riot prod would knock them out quickly and quietly.

Source: Tap on the Head

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