stabbing
word · lemma: stab
Definition
A "stabbing" is an attack where someone is wounded by something sharp like a knife, or it can describe a sudden, intense pain that feels sharp.
Usage & Nuances
"Stabbing" as a noun refers to a physical attack ("a stabbing"), while as an adjective, it describes sudden, sharp pain ("stabbing pain"). Common in crime news, and in medical or emotional contexts ('stabbing pain,' 'stabbing feeling'). Do not confuse with 'shooting' or other forms of violent attack.
Example Sentences
There was a stabbing in the city last night.
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He felt a stabbing pain in his side.
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Police are investigating the stabbing.
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She woke up with a stabbing headache that wouldn't go away.
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After the argument, he felt a stabbing feeling in his heart.
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The victim survived the stabbing, but needed surgery.
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