Pronunciation: /dɛθ nɑk/
noun a visit made by a journalist or reporter to the home of someone who has recently died in order to obtain a news story
A1 The death knock on the door was unexpected and frightening.
A2 She couldn't bear the thought of hearing the death knock again.
B1 The journalist waited outside the house for the death knock to get the latest news.
B2 The family was in shock after receiving the death knock informing them of their loved one's passing.
C1 The experienced reporter knew how to handle the delicate situation of the death knock.
C2 The novel explored the emotional impact of the death knock on different characters' lives.
formal The journalist went to the family's home to conduct a death knock and gather information for the news story.
informal I heard that the reporters are planning to do a death knock on the deceased's family.
slang The media is always looking for a juicy death knock to sensationalize.
figurative The company's poor financial performance was like a death knock for its investors.
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