Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stabbed
verb (past tense of ‘stab’)
/stæbd/
Definition
To have pierced or wounded someone or something with a pointed weapon, typically a knife.
Examples
- He was stabbed in the arm during the altercation.
- She was so surprised by the news, it felt like she had been stabbed in the heart.
- The chef stabbed the meat to check if it was cooked through.
Meaning
The act of cutting or thrusting into something with a sharp object, often leading to injury or damage.
Synonyms
- pierced
- wounded
- thrust
- punctured
- cut
