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stabbing

American  
[stab-ing] / ˈstæb ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. penetrating; piercing.

    a stabbing pain.

  2. emotionally wounding.

    a stabbing remark.

  3. incisive or trenchant.

    a stabbing, satirical phrase.

Other Word Forms

  • stabbingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of stabbing

First recorded in 1590–1600; stab + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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Katja Snoeijs realised something was wrong when she felt "stabbing" pains and was forced off at half-time against West Ham last season.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I started having a stabbing pain in my chest during morning runs, and struggled to breathe deeply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Esan had made unsuccessful attempts to join the Army in the years before the stabbing, the court was told.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

He was found near USC, around 15 miles from the scene of the stabbing, the source said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

There was a stabbing pain in his foot he had ignored until now.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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