Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stabbing
verb/noun
/ˈstæb.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of piercing or wounding someone with a pointed object.
Examples
- He was charged with stabbing someone during the altercation.
- The detective found evidence of a stabbing in the alley.
- She felt a stabbing pain in her chest after running up the hill.
Meaning
Stabbing refers to a type of assault involving a sharp object, often resulting in injury. It can also refer to a sudden, intense pain or a sudden emotional impact.
Synonyms
- piercing
- wounding
- gutting
- assault
- thrusting
