- present participle of stab.
stabbing
Americanadjective
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penetrating; piercing.
a stabbing pain.
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emotionally wounding.
a stabbing remark.
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incisive or trenchant.
a stabbing, satirical phrase.
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Origin of stabbing
Example Sentences
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The Malicious Shooting or Stabbing Act of 1803 outlawed the “malicious using of means to procure the miscarriage of women,” and abortion after “quickening” — or fetal movement — was considered a capital offense.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2020
A Dead Father Remembered by Many, and a Stabbing Suspect Known to Few A woman named Amy, 37, stood with her 3-year-old daughter parked on her hip on East Fifth Street in Alphabet City.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2012
Stabbing prey Preening Digging Lawmakers in New York are about to debate a bill that would crack down on pedestrians doing what as they cross the street?
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2011
Stabbing at the air, leaning dramatically against the lectern, the bearded Cuban President addressed the United Nations General Assembly for more than two hours.
From Time Magazine Archive
Among the witnesses named were Keokuk and Stabbing Chief.
From Autobiography of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, or Black Hawk by Black Hawk
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