Antonyms for knock for a loop
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : loop |
| Phonetic Transcription : lup |
Definition of knock for a loop
Origin :- late 14c., "loop of cloth, rope, leather, etc.," probably of Celtic origin (cf. Gaelic lub "bend," Irish lubiam), influenced by or blended with Old Norse hlaup "a leap, run" (see leap (v.)). In reference to magnetic recording tape or film, first recorded 1931. Computer programming sense first attested 1947.
- As in attack : verb assault physically
Synonyms for knock for a loop
- advance
- aggress
- ambush
- assail
- assault
- bash
- bat
- bean
- beat
- beset
- besiege
- biff
- blast
- blister
- boff
- bombard
- boot
- bop
- brain
- bust
- charge
- chop down
- clip
- clock
- club
- combat
- cook
- harm
- hit
- hurt
- infiltrate
- invade
- jump
- kick
- knock block off
- knock cold
- knock for a loop
- larrup
- lay siege to
- light into
- molest
- mug
- overwhelm
- pounce upon
- punch
- raid
- rush
- set upon
- slog
- soak
- stab
- storm
- strike
- take the offensive
- turn on
- wallop
- whop
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