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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Digwa’s mother, meanwhile, took his knife and hid it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

I bought a knife roll that was more expensive than any of the knives inside it.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The Sikh Federation said the blade used by Digwa was not a religious knife, known as a Kirpan.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Several witnesses quoted by Swiss media said he was armed with a knife.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Only his knife would be any use in the dark.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver