Knock and Wave

Knock

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

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

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

Wave verb - To direct or notify by a movement or gesture.

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Knock and wave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knock" instead a verb "Wave".

Nearby Words: waved, waving, wavy, wavelet, waveband

similar	similar knock	similar wave
short	short knock	short wave
single	single knock	single wave
simple	simple knock	simple wave
Other adjectives: small, big, huge, little, early, gigantic, double, sudden.

However, as it draws closer to the cast, instead of meeting a giant wave, the earth begins to explode with enough force to knock the leading couple off their feet.

Source: Video Game / Final Fantasy X
The Apprentice himself uses staves to shoot enemies, or knock them away with a potent energy wave attack.

Source: Video Game / Dungeon Defenders
Jean does this again during the climax to knock out the gatekeeper and allow the second wave of reinforcements, led by the Black Fox, to enter the castle.

Source: Film / The Court Jester

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