knifing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of using a knife to attack or injure someone.

  - "He was knifing his way through the crowded market."
  - "The mugger pulled out a knife and began knifing his victim."

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Variants

List of all variants of knifing that leads to same result
knife , knifed , knifes , knifing

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Etymology

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The word 'knifing' is derived from the Old English word 'cniwan', meaning 'to cut' or 'to carve'. The word has evolved through Middle English and Modern English to its current form.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded 'knifing' attack lasted for over an hour and involved 12 assailants.

2. In some cultures, 'knifing' is considered a sign of weakness and cowardice, as it involves using a weapon to inflict harm from a distance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stabbing: A related concept to 'knifing', which also involves using a sharp instrument to inflict harm on someone.

2. Assault: Another related concept, which refers to any unlawful attempt to cause harm to another person, including 'knifing'.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'knifing' is often used to depict violence and aggression. It has been a common theme in crime novels and thrillers.

How to Memorize "knifing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pulling out a knife and swinging it at someone.
   - Imagine the sound and feel of the knife slicing through the air and making contact with its target.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knifing' with violence and aggression.
   - Think of the sound of a knife being sharpened or slicing through something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'knife' and add the suffix '-ing' to make 'knifing'.

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