Meaning & Definition of word "Stabbing"

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    Stabbing

    /ˈstæbɪŋ/

    noun:

    • 1. The act of piercing or wounding someone with a pointed object.
      • Example: The stabbing occurred late at night, leaving the community in shock.
    • 2. A feeling of sharp pain, as if being pierced.
      • Example: She felt a stabbing pain in her side after the sudden movement.

    verb:

    • 1. The action of using a pointed weapon to pierce or wound someone.
      • Example: He was arrested for stabbing the man during the altercation.
    • 2. To pierce or wound someone with a sharp object.
      • Example: The chef was careful while stabbing the meat with a fork.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'stab', which originated in Middle English 'stabben' from Old Norse 'stapa'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stab in the back:

    To betray someone who trusted you.

    stabbing pain:

    A sudden sharp pain in the body.

    backstabbing:

    The act of treachery or betrayal.

    Related Words

    stab:

    To thrust a pointed weapon into someone.

    knife:

    A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting or stabbing.

    wound:

    An injury to living tissue.

    Slang Meanings of stabbing

    Meaning: To betray someone unexpectedly.

    Example Sentence: He really stabbed me in the back with that move.

    Meaning: To cause intense emotional pain.

    Example Sentence: Hearing about her betrayal felt like a stabbing.