knocking dead (Meaning)

knocking dead

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

knocking dead Sentence Examples

  1. The heavy rain and strong wind were knocking dead branches off the trees.
  2. The boxer was known for his powerful punches, capable of knocking opponents dead.
  3. The sudden drop in temperature had plants worried about frost knocking dead their delicate buds.
  4. The intense competition in the industry was knocking dead many small businesses unable to keep up.
  5. The loud noise from the construction site was knocking dead any hope of having a peaceful afternoon nap.
  6. The busy schedule was knocking dead any chance of having a relaxing weekend.
  7. The unexpected news of the company's bankruptcy was knocking dead the employees' morale.
  8. The virus spreading rapidly through the community was knocking dead many vulnerable individuals.
  9. The high prices of real estate were knocking dead the dreams of many first-time homebuyers.
  10. The harsh criticism from the critics was knocking dead the writer's confidence in their work.

FAQs About the word knocking dead

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

fascinating,carrying away, knocking one's socks off, transporting, pleasing,delighting, enrapturing, enthralling, charming, rapturing

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The heavy rain and strong wind were knocking dead branches off the trees.

The boxer was known for his powerful punches, capable of knocking opponents dead.

The sudden drop in temperature had plants worried about frost knocking dead their delicate buds.

The intense competition in the industry was knocking dead many small businesses unable to keep up.