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dirk Synonyms

Another word for dirk

Choosing another word for dirk depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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

• Nearby Words

direly
direness
dirge
dirk
dirt
dirtbag
dirtball

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dirk. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dirk
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