What does the cryptic crossword clue "Harassing with knife in competition (9)" mean?

The definition is "Harassing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHIV (synonym="CHIV") + VYING (synonym="VYING") = CHIVVYING; definition: "Harassing" The answer is CHIVVYING.

Harassing with knife in competition (9)

Times Cryptic #28627 | 7 Down | 2023-06-12 flower

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