Definition

Having a sharp or intense quality, often used to describe pain or sensations.

Example

She felt a stabbing pain in her side after the fall.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Wow, that movie had some stabbing moments, didn't it?

Absolutely! The tension was so intense throughout.

I didn't expect the plot twists to be so stabbing and surprising.

Right? It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

An event where someone is injured by a sharp object, usually a knife, being pushed into their body.

Example

The police were called after a stabbing occurred in the neighborhood last night.

Conversation

Did you hear about that stabbing downtown last night?

Yeah, I saw it on the news. It's really shocking.

I can't believe how violent things have become lately.

Definition

To pierce or wound someone or something with a sharp object, usually a knife.

Example

He was stabbing the meat to cut it into smaller pieces.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how he was stabbing at that watermelon?

Yeah, he looked like he was on a mission!

I know, right? It was like a scene from a cooking show.

Root Explanation

Stabbing → It is formed from "stab" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Old Norse *staf, meaning to pierce) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "stabbing" refers to the action of piercing or thrusting with a pointed weapon.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'piercing' something with a sharp object — that's what 'stabbing' means.

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