knocked

1. deliver a sharp blow or push :Examples: "He knocked the glass clear across the room"Synonyms: knock, strike hard

2. rap with the knucklesExamples: "knock on the door"Synonyms: knock

3. knock against with force or violenceExamples: "My car bumped into the tree"Synonyms: bump, knock

4. make light, repeated taps on a surfaceExamples: "he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently"Synonyms: knock, pink, rap, tap

5. sound like a car engine that is firing too earlyExamples: "the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline"; "The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded"Synonyms: knock, ping, pink

6. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flawsExamples: "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"Synonyms: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apartAntonyms: praise