knocking over

verb

Definition of knocking overnext
present participle of knock over
1
as in robbing
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught

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2
as in downing
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall knocked me over trying to get out the door

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  1. robbing
  2. downing
  3. hitting
Verb
  • Rebels have continuously celebrated their victory by robbing the Syrian Central Bank, sacking the Syrian presidential palace, and firing guns into the air.
    Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Arrest documents say Young denied robbing anyone and requested an attorney.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of robbing
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  • The Bulldogs handed the Longhorns their only loss this season, downing Texas 30-15 on the road on October 19.
    Wayne Sterling, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Russia's Defense Ministry reported downing 36 Ukrainian drones overnight Saturday and early Sunday.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of downing
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  • Despite the heavy-hitting lineup, none of the above felt remotely corporate, overly earnest, or organized within an inch of its life, as so many charity events are.
    Vogue, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As a team, the Trojans capitalized on their opportunities at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 25 attempts, while the Bulldogs only made six trips to the stripe.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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