kayoed
/ˈkaɪ.oʊd/
VERB
1. Knocked unconscious by a physical blow
Struck so forcefully that someone becomes unconscious or senseless, especially in boxing or a physical fight.
1.1. Knocking someone unconscious
Rendering an opponent unconscious through a powerful physical blow, particularly during a boxing match.
Synonyms
- knocked out
- knocked down
- floored
- downed
- felled
- dropped
- leveled
- clobbered
- walloped
- slugged
- socked
- punched
- hammered
- bashed
Examples
- He was unexpectedly kayoed in the third round.
- The challenger was determined to avoid getting kayoed early.
- Despite the tough fight, he ultimately got kayoed.
- The boxer skillfully kayoed his opponent with a powerful punch.
Related Words
1.2. Struck or hit forcefully
Hit, battered, or struck with considerable force, causing someone to fall or become incapacitated.
Synonyms
- banged
- bashed
- belted
- bludgeoned
- clobbered
- hammered
- hit
- jabbed
- pounded
- punched
- slammed
- slapped
- slugged
- smacked
- socked
- swatted
- thumped
- walloped
- whacked
Examples
- The boxer kayoed his opponent with a devastating combination of punches.
- After a series of intense exchanges, one fighter was finally kayoed.