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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Eight Australians who stepped in to protect strangers during the deadly Bondi Junction stabbing will be recognised for their bravery.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The students are upset with M, her colleagues say, while stabbing her in the back.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
He was doing chin-ups during a workout when he experienced a new kind of stabbing pain in his hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
Suriname is among nations with the lowest rates of stabbing deaths, making incidents such as this one relatively rare.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
“Please,” Horace moaned, “enough talk of smashing loops and stabbing hearts. You’ll frighten the little ones!”
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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