The term 'knocks out' can be defined as rendering someone or something unconscious or powerless. The crossword solutions for this term are SEDATES (7 letters), DAZZLES (7 letters), zonks (5 letters), DECKS (5 letters), drugs (5 letters), and STUNS (5 letters). SEDATES refer to the act of calming someone down, usually through the use of medication. DAZZLES means to amaze or astound someone. Zonks is a slang term for being knocked out or rendered unconscious. DECKS is another slang term for knocking someone out. Drugs can be used to sedate someone or render them unconscious. Finally, STUNS refers to the act of temporarily stunning someone or something. All of these words can be used to describe the term 'knocks out' and the act of rendering someone or something powerless.