Answer: knocks

AnswerCrossword Clue
KNOCKSDisparages
knocks(of a motor or other engine) Make a regular thumping or rattling noise because of improper ignition
knocksTalk disparagingly about; criticize
knocksCollide with (someone or something), giving them a hard blow
knocksStrike a surface noisily to attract attention, esp. when waiting to be let in through a door
knocksKNOCK, to strike sharply
knocksMake (a hole or a dent) in something by striking it forcefully
knocksForce to move or fall with a deliberate or accidental blow or collision
knocksStrike or thump together or against something
knocksDemolish the barriers between (rooms or buildings)
knocksInjure or damage by striking
KNOCKSEschews the bell
KNOCKSNegative criticisms
KNOCKSPounding sounds
KNOCKSSeeks an opening?
KNOCKSSignals one's arrival, perhaps
KNOCKSCriticizes
KNOCKSWorrisome engine sounds
KNOCKSSkips the doorbell
KNOCKSBad-mouths
KNOCKSRaps on the door
KNOCKSEschews ringing the bell
KNOCKSDumps on
KNOCKSRaps
KNOCKSRappers' sounds