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Definitions

knife

[nahyf] / naɪf /
NOUN
cutting tool
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bayonet blade cutter dagger machete scalpel sickle skewer sword
STRONG
bolo cutlass edge lance lancet point ripper sabre scimitar scythe shank shiv steel stiletto switchblade tickler
WEAK
cutting edge skiver
VERB
stab with pointed tool
Synonyms
STRONG
brand carve clip cut hurt impale jag kill lacerate lance pierce shank shiv slash slice spit stick thrust wound
WEAK
chop down open up
Antonyms
STRONG
aid cure heal help

Example Sentences

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Gomez twists the knife deeper for a good cause: He wants you not just to look but to really see.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I like to mention there is no reason to catch a falling knife until a catalyst presents itself.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

While urban areas have long seen more instances of knife crime, some research suggests it has become more of a widespread issue over time.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The Safety In and Around Schools Partnership will train school leaders on the risk of knife crime and develop "local solutions to improve pupil safety and prevent serious violence".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The light was like a knife into her skull, but those were horses that she was hearing.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny