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Discover LudwigThe phrase "attack with a knife" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing violence, crime, or self-defense scenarios.
Example: "The police reported that the suspect attempted to attack with a knife during the altercation."
Alternatives: "assault with a knife" or "strike with a knife."
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(Adagio is not the only restaurant that indulges in the diner-unfriendly practice of serving soup you have to attack with a knife).
"Jeroen had only walked a short distance when he was approached by Nandap, who launched into a vicious attack with a knife.
The force is combing through extensive evidence relating to the shooter and the attack, with a knife carried by Zehaf-Bibeau taken from his aunt's home in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, while officers try to ascertain how he obtained his gun, which Mr Paulson described as old and uncommon.
The five categories were: "Pushed, shaken or stuck lightly", "Kicked, struck with a fist or object", "Thrown against furniture, into walls, down stairs or similar", "Strangulation attempt, attack with a knife or firearm" and "Other types of violence".
The five categories of physical abuse included "Threats of physical damage", "Kicked, scratched, shaken, hit by flat hand or similar", "Kicked, hit by fist or object", "Thrown against furniture, into walls, down stairs or similar" and "Strangulation attempt, attack with a knife or firearm", where the response categories were "Yes" or "No".
A slash attack with a knife is typically more dangerous than a stab because it is harder to control the attack and disarm the opponent.
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"When I refused to sleep with my new husband, I was beaten and attacked with a knife.
Brandon Petty pleaded guilty last month to sexually attacking with a knife four women who had advertised for sex through Craigslist.
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