knockback

English

noun
Definitions
  • A blow that causes the recipient to fall or move backwards, a knock back; a recoil.
  • Something that impedes or reverses progress; a setback.
  • (UK) A rejection; a refusal.

Etymology

Compound from English knock + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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