Stabbings Meaning in English
word · lemma: stabbing
Definition
Incidents where someone uses a knife or sharp object to attack or injure another person by stabbing them. Often used to refer to violent crimes or attacks.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in news, police reports, or formal conversation about violent crime. Plural refers to multiple incidents. Collocates with 'series of', 'recent', or by location ('stabbings in the city'). Distinct from 'cutting', which is less specific to violent attacks.
Example Sentences
There were several stabbings in the city last night.
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Police are investigating the recent stabbings.
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The news reported three stabbings at the park.
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After a series of stabbings, the community asked for more security.
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Summer usually sees an increase in stabbings in some neighborhoods.
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The city is working hard to prevent further stabbings.
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