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Inflections of 'knife' (n): npl: knives

Inflections of 'knife' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

knifes: v 3rd person singular

knifing: v pres p

knifed: v past

knifed: v past p

knife
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Sense: Noun: cutting implement

Synonyms:

blade , cutter, cutting edge, scalpel, dagger , pocket knife, bowie knife, jackknife, fish knife, switchblade knife (US), switchblade (US), Stanley knife (UK, trademark), Swiss Army knife

Sense: Verb: stab

Synonyms:

stab , cut , slash , pierce, wound , spear , gore

Sense: Verb: betray

Synonyms:

betray, backstab, stab sb in the back, strike sb below the belt

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