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单词 knocker
释义

knocker

noun

knock·​er ˈnä-kər How to pronounce knocker (audio)
1
: one that knocks: such as
a
: a metal ring, bar, or hammer hinged to a door for use in knocking
b
: a persistently pessimistic critic
2
often vulgar : breast
usually used in plural

Synonyms

  • carper
  • castigator
  • caviler
  • caviller
  • censurer
  • critic
  • criticizer
  • disparager
  • faultfinder
  • hypercritic
  • niggler
  • nitpicker
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Example Sentences

the secretary of defense needs supporters, not knockers, to get through this crisis

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

knocker

noun

knock·​er ˈnä-kər How to pronounce knocker (audio)
: a device made like a hinge and fastened to a door for use in knocking

knocker

noun

as in critic
a person given to harsh judgments and to finding faults the secretary of defense needs supporters, not knockers, to get through this crisis

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • critic
  • criticizer
  • carper
  • niggler
  • castigator
  • faultfinder
  • disparager
  • censurer
  • detractor
  • hypercritic
  • nitpicker
  • assailant
  • denouncer
  • caviler
  • attacker
  • caviller
  • quibbler
  • reprover
  • railer
  • denigrator
  • derider
  • haranguer
  • ranter
  • grumbler
  • condemner
  • admonisher
  • criticaster
  • scold
  • reproacher
  • decrier
  • grouser
  • complainer
  • pettifogger
  • rebuker
  • crucifier
  • griper
  • upbraider
  • condemnor
  • belittler
  • hairsplitter
  • crybaby
  • bellyacher
  • whiner
  • grouch
  • fusser

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • praiser
  • commender
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