English Explanatory Dictionary

knock back

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To stun; to surprise.
  2. To drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly or often; to finish a beverage.
  3. To push or strike someone or something backward with force.
  4. To withstand or endure a difficult situation or setback.
  5. To achieve a significant accomplishment or success.
  6. To reject; to refuse.
  7. To press or knead (dough) so as to remove air bubbles.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

knock back knocks back knocking back knocked back
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