stabbing

/ˈstæbɪŋ/
/ˈstæbɪŋ/
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Other forms: stabbingly

Definitions of stabbing
  1. adjective
    painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
    “a stabbing pain”
    synonyms: cutting, keen, knifelike, lancinate, lancinating, piercing
    sharp
    keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
  2. adjective
    causing physical or especially psychological injury
    “a stabbing remark”
    synonyms: wounding
    harmful
    causing or capable of causing harm
Pronunciation
US
/ˈstæbɪŋ/
UK
/ˈstæbɪŋ/
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