verbπShareTo 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. "weaponactionbodypolicemilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust in a stabbing motion."to stab a dagger into a person"actionweaponwarmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."actionweaponwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."sensationbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander."The gossip spread quickly, stabbing her reputation with malicious rumors. "communicationcharacteractionmoralnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "architecturebuildingtechnicalmaterialworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pierce folded sheets, near their back edges, for the passage of thread or wire."The seamstress carefully stabbed the fabric to thread the needle. "stationerywritingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn incident in which a person is stabbed."A stabbing took place in the alley last night."policeactioneventweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of pain) Sharp, intense."Too much running gives me a stabbing pain in the chest."sensationmedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading