knock for a loop (Meaning)
knock for a loop
overcome, to overwhelm or amaze one, to set forcibly in motion with a blow, to find fault with, to drive, force, or make by or as if by so striking, to collide with something, a pounding noise, knock out sense 2a(1), setback, reversal, to bump against something, to strike with a sharp blow, a sharp repetitive metallic noise caused by abnormal ignition in an automobile engine, to have engine knock, a harsh and often petty criticism, dumbfound, amaze, to find fault, to set in motion with a sharp blow, a severe misfortune or hardship, to strike sharply, bustle, a sharp blow, wander, to strike something with a sharp blow, a sharp rattling noise caused by abnormal ignition in an automobile engine, a sharp pounding noise, to make a pounding noise, demolish, wander sense 1, to cause to collide, to make or assemble especially hurriedly or in a makeshift way, to move strongly especially to admiration or applause
Synonyms & Antonyms of knock for a loop
Synonyms:
- chill
- sicken
- spook
- disgust
- terrorize
- disconcert
- nauseate
- scandalize
- dumbfound
- stupefy
- unsettle
- fright
- perturb
- dismay
- weird out
- dumfound
- alarum
- emasculate
- undo
- distress
- offend
- overwhelm
- disquiet
- panic
- discomfort
- scarify
- flabbergast
- awe
- terrify
- turn off
- disturb
- repel
- displease
- astonish
- revolt
- upset
- affright
- demoralize
- amaze
- freak (out)
Antonyms:
knock for a loop Sentence Examples
- The unexpected news knocked me for a loop, leaving me disoriented and bewildered.
- The revelation knocked them for a loop, sending shockwaves through their minds.
- The stock market crash knocked investors for a loop, shattering their expectations.
- The discovery of the hidden treasure knocked the archaeologists for a loop, overturning their theories.
- The sudden illness knocked the family for a loop, disrupting their plans and causing great concern.
- The betrayal of a close friend knocked me for a loop, shattering my trust and leaving me heartbroken.
- The diagnosis of a serious illness knocked them for a loop, forcing them to confront a difficult reality.
- The unexpected victory knocked the opposing team for a loop, leaving them dazed and demoralized.
- The landslide election results knocked the political establishment for a loop, reshaping the power dynamics.
- The revelation of the secret knocked the couple for a loop, threatening to tear apart their marriage.
FAQs About the word knock for a loop
overcome, to overwhelm or amaze one, to set forcibly in motion with a blow, to find fault with, to drive, force, or make by or as if by so striking, to collide
shake up, appall,shock, appal, startle,stun, outrage, shake, bowl over, scare
delight,buffer, please, cushion,rejoice, charm, gratify, console, comfort, assure
The unexpected news knocked me for a loop, leaving me disoriented and bewildered.
The revelation knocked them for a loop, sending shockwaves through their minds.
The stock market crash knocked investors for a loop, shattering their expectations.
The discovery of the hidden treasure knocked the archaeologists for a loop, overturning their theories.
