stabbing
[ stab-ing ]
/ ˈstæb ɪŋ /
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adjective
penetrating; piercing: a stabbing pain.
emotionally wounding: a stabbing remark.
incisive or trenchant: a stabbing, satirical phrase.
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OTHER WORDS FROM stabbing
stab·bing·ly, adverbWords nearby stabbing
SSW, st, sta., stab, Stabat Mater, stabbing, stab cell, stab culture, stab drain, stabilate, stabile
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