Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knifing
verb
/ˈnaɪfɪŋ/
Definition
The act of stabbing someone with a knife, or a metaphorical use referring to betrayal or treachery.
Examples
- The knifing incident shocked the community.
- He felt as if his best friend had been knifing him in the back with every secret shared.
Meaning
Knifing can refer both to physical violence and emotional betrayal, where one person harms another, either literally or figuratively.
Synonyms
- stabbing
- betrayal
- backstabbing
- slashing
