verb🔗ShareStechen, erstechenTo pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger."The bully stabbed the other boy with a pen, causing a small, but painful, wound. "Der Schläger erstach den anderen Jungen mit einem Stift und verursachte so eine kleine, aber schmerzhafte Wunde.weaponactionbodypolicemilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStechen, einstechenTo thrust in a stabbing motion."to stab a dagger into a person"Eine Dolch in eine Person stechen.actionweaponwarmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStechen, einstechenTo recklessly hit with the tip of a pointed object, such as a weapon or finger (often used with at)."He stabbed at my face with the twig but luckily kept missing my eyes."Er stach mit dem Zweig nach meinem Gesicht, verfehlte aber glücklicherweise meine Augen.actionweaponwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStechen, einstechenTo cause a sharp, painful sensation (often used with at)."The snow from the blizzard was stabbing at my face as I skied down the mountain."Der Schnee des Schneesturms stach mir ins Gesicht, als ich den Berg hinunterfuhr.sensationbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerleumden, anschwärzenTo injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander."The gossip spread quickly, stabbing her reputation with malicious rumors. "Der Klatsch verbreitete sich schnell und verleumdete ihren Ruf mit böswilligen Gerüchten.communicationcharacteractionmoralnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufrauenTo roughen a brick wall with a pick so as to hold plaster."Before applying the plaster, the mason was stabbing the old brick wall to give it a rough surface. "Bevor er den Putz auftrug, raute der Maurer die alte Ziegelmauer auf, um ihr eine raue Oberfläche zu verleihen.architecturebuildingtechnicalmaterialworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHeften, lochenTo pierce folded sheets, near their back edges, for the passage of thread or wire."The seamstress carefully stabbed the fabric to thread the needle. "Die Näherin heftete den Stoff vorsichtig, um den Faden durch die Nadel zu ziehen.stationerywritingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMesserangriff, MesserstichAn incident in which a person is stabbed."A stabbing took place in the alley last night."In der Gasse fand letzte Nacht ein Messerangriff statt.policeactioneventweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareStechend, heftig(of pain) Sharp, intense."Too much running gives me a stabbing pain in the chest."Zu viel Laufen verursacht mir stechende Schmerzen in der Brust.sensationmedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
