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Meaning of stabbed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stabbed

Pronunciation:/stæbd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.

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

  2. To thrust in a stabbing motion.

    Example: to stab a dagger into a person

  3. To recklessly hit with the tip of a pointed object, such as a weapon or finger (often used with at).

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

  4. To cause a sharp, painful sensation (often used with at).

    Example: The snow from the blizzard was stabbing at my face as I skied down the mountain.