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English noun: hard knocks

1. hard knocks (state) a state of misfortune or affliction


SamplesDebt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity.
A life of hardship.


Synonymsadversity, hardship


Broader (hypernym)bad luck, ill luck, misfortune, tough luck


Narrower (hyponym)affliction, catastrophe, disaster, distress, extremity, ill-being, low-water mark, nadir, victimization









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