Pronunciation: /ˈstæbɪŋ/
noun the act of thrusting a sharp or pointed object into something or someone
A1 She was scared of the stabbing incident in the news.
A2 The stabbing of the victim occurred late at night.
B1 The police are investigating the stabbing that took place in the park.
B2 Witnesses described the stabbing as a brutal and senseless act of violence.
C1 The forensic team collected evidence at the scene of the stabbing to aid in the investigation.
C2 The community was in shock following the brutal stabbing of a young woman in broad daylight.
adjective causing sharp pain or discomfort
A1 She saw a stabbing pain in her side and knew she needed to see a doctor.
A2 The stabbing cold wind made her shiver as she walked home.
B1 The stabbing headache was so intense that she had to lie down and rest.
B2 The stabbing criticism from her boss left her feeling demoralized and defeated.
C1 The stabbing truth of his words hit her hard, making her reevaluate her choices.
C2 The stabbing betrayal from her closest friend left her heartbroken and questioning everything.
formal The police are investigating a stabbing that occurred last night in the city center.
informal Did you hear about the stabbing that happened at the park yesterday?
slang I can't believe there was a stabbing at the club last weekend.
figurative Her words felt like a stabbing reminder of the pain she had caused.
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