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knife Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A tool or instrument used for cutting, consisting of a flat blade with a sharpened edge attached to a handle.
Usage Example
"The chef carefully sharpened his favorite blade before starting to prepare the vegetables."
Strong
blade
Weak
dagger
scalpel
• noun (Context 2)
A cutting blade forming part of a machine or implement.
Usage Example
"The lawnmower's rotary blade needs to be replaced at the beginning of spring to ensure a clean cut."
Strongest
blade
Strong
cutter
• verb (Context 3)
To cut, stab, or pierce someone or something using a knife.
Usage Example
"The survivor had to stab through the heavy canvas tent to escape the sudden fire."
Strongest
stab
Strong
slash
pierce
• verb (Context 4)
To move swiftly and cleanly through a substance, as if cutting it.
Usage Example
"The sleek racing yacht knifed through the choppy waters with remarkable ease."
Strongest
slice
Strong
cut
Weak
glide
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Knife. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/knife