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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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
The students are upset with M, her colleagues say, while stabbing her in the back.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
This week, Taylor Swift talked about the Southport stabbing attack, King Charles shared good news about his cancer treatment, and a couple from Wales won a second million-pound lottery jackpot.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
He was found near USC, around 15 miles from the scene of the stabbing, the source said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
That last thought sends this sharp stabbing pain into my heart.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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