kneed

Hit with patella

Kneed is the past tense of knee, meaning to strike or push with the knee: He kneed the attacker in the groin.

The verb knee typically implies a forceful, deliberate blow—common in descriptions of fights or self-defense.

strike

jab

Quick, straight blow

attack · impact · blow · thrust · combat · martial-arts · reflex · assault · force · defensive

massage

therapist

Mental health practitioner

acupressure · tension · muscles · rejuvenate · wellness · manipulation · reflexology · circulation · relief · pamper

dough

flour

Milled grain powder

mixing · rising · proofing · fermentation · leavening · breadmaking · homogeneous · ingredients · bowl · sticky

baking

bread

Leavened flour product

croissant · artisanal · crust · pastry · proofing · brioche · focaccia · pizza · pretzel · naan

Opposites
body part used for striking

kneedpunched

Struck with closed fist

kicked · elbowed · headbutted · slapped · backhanded

aggressive vs. passive physical contact

kneedembraced

Held someone warmly

hugged · caressed · cradled · comforted · supported

action vs inaction

kneedreleased

Set free from confinement

let go · embraced · refrained

Phrases
Family

knee, kneel, knees, kneecap, kneading, knelt, knee-jerk, kneeing, kneads

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG