knockers

The word “knockers” has 2 syllables: knock-ers

It's pronounced as /ˈnɑkɚz/


What is synonym and antonym for knockers?

In the thesaurus, “knockers” has 45 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for knockers

  • admonishers
  • assailants
  • attackers
  • belittlers
  • bellyachers
  • carpers
  • castigators
  • cavilers
  • cavillers
  • censurers
  • complainers
  • condemners
  • condemnors
  • criticasters
  • criticizers
  • critics
  • crucifiers
  • crybabies
  • decriers
  • denigrators
  • denouncers
  • deriders
  • detractors
  • disparagers
  • faultfinders
  • fussers
  • gripers
  • grouches
  • grousers
  • grumblers
  • hairsplitters
  • haranguers
  • hypercritics
  • nigglers
  • nitpickers
  • pettifoggers
  • quibblers
  • railers
  • ranters
  • rebukers
  • reproachers
  • reprovers
  • scolds
  • upbraiders
  • whiners

Antonyms for knockers

  • commenders
  • praisers

Meanings of knockers

  • noun
    1. A device, usually hinged with a striking plate, used for knocking on a door.
    2. A person who knocks.
    3. A critic; one who disparages.
    4. A person who knocks (denigrates) something.
    5. (usually in the plural) A woman's breasts.
    6. (especially Cardigan) A dwarf, goblin, or sprite imagined to dwell in mines and to indicate the presence of ore by knocking.
    7. A mechanical device in a pinball table that produces a loud percussive noise.
    8. A person who is strikingly handsome or otherwise admirable; a stunner.
    9. A large cockroach, especially Blaberus giganteus, of semitropical America, which is able to produce a loud knocking sound.
    10. A large, boulder-shaped outcrop of bedrock in an otherwise low-lying landscape, chiefly associated with a mélange.
    11. One who defaults on payment of a wager.
    12. A woman's breasts.

Example Sentences

  • The old door had two brass knockers shaped like animals.
  • She heard loud knockers at the front door and went to answer.
  • Antique knockers can add charm to a vintage-style house.
  • The heavy wooden door was decorated with ornate knockers.
  • They replaced the old knockers with modern doorbells for convenience.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to knockers, such as: admonishers, assailants, attackers, belittlers, bellyachers, carpers, castigators.

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

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  • drags
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  • fuddy-duddies
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  • grinches
  • grouches
  • grumps
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  • old maids
  • party poopers
  • pessimists
  • soreheads
  • sourpusses
  • spoilsports
  • stick-in-the-muds
  • wet blankets
  • whiners

ranters

  • admonishers
  • assailants
  • attackers
  • belittlers
  • bellyachers
  • carpers
  • castigators
  • cavilers
  • cavillers
  • censurers
  • complainers
  • condemners
  • condemnors
  • criticasters
  • criticizers
  • critics
  • crucifiers
  • crybabies
  • decriers
  • denigrators
  • denouncers
  • deriders
  • detractors
  • disparagers
  • faultfinders
  • fussers
  • gripers
  • grouches
  • grousers
  • grumblers
  • hairsplitters
  • haranguers
  • hypercritics
  • knockers
  • nigglers
  • nitpickers
  • pettifoggers
  • quibblers
  • railers
  • rebukers
  • reproachers
  • reprovers
  • scolds
  • upbraiders
  • whiners

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