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stabbing

The correct spelling is stabbing.

How to pronounce stabbing

/ˈstæb.ɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈstæb.ɪŋ/

Say it like: Sta-bbi-ng

The correct spelling is stabbing. To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger. For example: "If you stab him in the heart he won't live long enough to retaliate."

Usage Examples

If you stab him in the heart he won't live long enough to retaliate.

to stab a dagger into a person

He stabbed at my face with the twig but luckily kept missing my eyes.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
  2. 2.To thrust in a stabbing motion.
  3. 3.To recklessly hit with the tip of a pointed object, such as a weapon or finger (often used with at).
  4. 4.To cause a sharp, painful sensation (often used with at).
  5. 5.To injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander.

noun

  1. 1.An incident in which a person is stabbed.

adjective

  1. 1.(of pain) Sharp, intense.

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