rapped at
Struck with knuckles
Rapped at describes the action of knocking sharply or making quick, tapping sounds against something, typically a door or window.
She rapped at the door until someone answered.
The phrase implies deliberate, repeated contact meant to get attention.
It can also describe criticism directed at someone: The committee rapped at the administration for its handling of the crisis.
- struckPast tense of hitting
- bangedHit with force
- knockingStriking to announce presence
- drummedStruck repeatedly, rhythmically
- thumpedStruck heavily, making noise
pounding · signaled · pattering · visitor · knuckles · door knocker · front door · alerted · thudding · clapped · bare knuckles · hammered · rat-a-tat · smacked · beckoned · greeted · announced · summoned
criticism intensity
rapped atpraised
Expressed approval of
commended · applauded · lauded · celebrated · complimented