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Knifed: meaning, definitions and examples

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knifed

 

[ naɪft ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

violence act

The term 'knifed' refers to the act of attacking someone with a knife. This word is often used to describe violent assaults that involve stabbing. It implies a sudden and aggressive action, typically resulting in injury. When someone is described as being knifed, it suggests a serious level of danger and harm. This usage is prevalent in news reports or discussions about crime and violence.

Synonyms

attacked, slashed, stabbed

Examples of usage

  • He was knifed in a street fight.
  • The victim reported being knifed during a robbery.
  • Several people were knifed in the recent gang dispute.

Translations

Translations of the word "knifed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esfaqueado

🇮🇳 चाकू से हमला किया गया

🇩🇪 erstechen

🇮🇩 ditikam

🇺🇦 вдарений ножем

🇵🇱 dźgnięty nożem

🇯🇵 ナイフで刺された

🇫🇷 poigné

🇪🇸 apuñalado

🇹🇷 bıçaklanmış

🇰🇷 칼에 찔린

🇸🇦 طُعِنَ بسكين

🇨🇿 bodnut nožem

🇸🇰 pichnutý nožom

🇨🇳 被刀刺

🇸🇮 zaboden z nožem

🇮🇸 stunginn með hníf

🇰🇿 пышақпен шабылған

🇬🇪 ჩაქუჩით დაჭრილი

🇦🇿 bıçaqlanmış

🇲🇽 apuñalado

Etymology

The word 'knife' dates back to the Old Norse term 'knifr', which means a cutting instrument. It entered Middle English as 'knif' and evolved into its modern form. The verb 'to knife' emerged in the late 19th century, primarily in American English, to indicate the action of cutting or stabbing with a knife. The usage became more common when discussing violent acts, particularly in the context of crime. Over time, 'knifed' has come to symbolize not just the act of stabbing, but also the culture of violence associated with it, especially in urban areas. This evolution reflects societal issues related to crime and safety.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,939 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.