knock back

The phrase “knock back” has 2 syllables: knock back

It's pronounced as /nɑk bæk/


What is synonym and antonym for knock back?

In the thesaurus, “knock back” has 36 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for knock back along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for knock back

  • bolt
  • booze
  • carouse
  • consume
  • cram
  • devour
  • down
  • drink
  • englut
  • gobble
  • gorge
  • gormandize
  • gulp
  • guzzle
  • hoist
  • imbibe
  • ingurgitate
  • kill
  • lap
  • lick
  • nip
  • pledge
  • put away
  • quaff
  • sip
  • slop
  • slosh
  • slurp
  • soak
  • suck
  • sup
  • swig
  • swill
  • tipple
  • toast
  • wine

Antonyms for knock back

Meanings of knock back

  • verb
    1. To stun; to surprise.
    2. To drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly or often.
    3. To reject; to refuse.
    4. To press or knead (dough) so as to remove air bubbles.

Example Sentences

  • He decided to knock back a quick drink after work.
  • The strong wind could knock back even the tallest trees.
  • She tried not to knock back the tears during the emotional speech.
  • The waves knock back against the shore with great force.
  • The criticism didn’t knock back his confidence at all.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to knock back, such as: abstain, bolt, booze, carouse, consume, cram, devour.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

quaff

  • belt
  • consume
  • down
  • draft
  • drag
  • dram
  • drink
  • drop
  • gulp
  • guzzle
  • hoist
  • imbibe
  • ingurgitate
  • kill
  • knock back
  • lap
  • lick
  • nip
  • partake
  • pledge
  • put away
  • shot
  • sip
  • slug
  • slurp
  • snort
  • suck
  • sup
  • swallow
  • swig
  • swill
  • tipple
  • toast
  • toss
  • wine

imbibe


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