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Definition of knifing

knifing

/ˈnaɪ.fɪŋ/
knif · ing
Plural:knifings
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knifing Lexical Profile

knifing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An act or instance of stabbing or slashing someone with a knife.

Example

"Local authorities increased evening patrols in the district following a series of reported knifings."

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• adjective

1

Sharp, piercing, or cutting like a blade (especially of wind, cold, or pain).

Example

"The hikers pulled their coats tight against the knifing wind blowing down from the ridge."

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• Nearby Words

knifeman
knifepoint
knifer
knifing
knight
knighthood
knightia

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Knifing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/knifing
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