kayoing
/ˈkaɪ.oʊɪŋ/
VERB
1. Knocking someone unconscious
Striking someone so forcefully that they become unconscious or senseless, especially in boxing or a physical fight.
1.1. Knocking out an opponent
Delivering a powerful blow that renders an opponent unconscious or unable to continue fighting, particularly in a boxing match.
Synonyms
- knocking out
- flooring
- downing
- dropping
- felling
- clobbering
- walloping
- slugging
- punching
- socking
- hammering
- bashing
- belting
- pounding
- thumping
- whacking
Examples
- The boxer's powerful punch resulted in a spectacular kayoing of his opponent.
- The match took an unexpected turn with a sudden and decisive kayoing.
- The audience erupted in cheers as the knockout punch sent his opponent kayoing to the mat.
- The champion was known for kayoing opponents with a single powerful punch.
Related Words
- knockout
- knockdown
- punch
- blow
- stunning
- incapacitating
- boxing