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dirk Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A long, straight-bladed dagger, historically carried by Scottish Highlanders or naval officers.
Usage Example
"The museum featured a beautifully engraved silver dagger that once belonged to an 18th-century clan chieftain."
Strongest
dagger
Strong
poniard
stiletto
Weak
knife
• verb (Context 2)
To stab or attack someone with a short dagger or dirk.
Usage Example
"The conspirators waited in the shadows, intending to stab the usurper as he left the tavern."
Strongest
stab
knife
Weak
pierce
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dirk. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dirk