Definition of Stabber in English :
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Stabber meaning in English
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Stabber
see synonyms of stabberNoun
1. stabber
someone who stabs another person
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Stabber
see synonyms of stabberverbWord forms: stabs, stabbing or stabbed
1. (transitive)
to pierce or injure with a sharp pointed instrument
2. (transitive)
(of a sharp pointed instrument) to pierce or wound
the knife stabbed her hand
3. (when intr, often foll by at)
to make a thrust (at); jab
he stabbed at the doorway
4. (transitive)
to inflict with a sharp pain
5. stab in the back
noun
6.
the act or an instance of stabbing
7.
an injury or rift made by stabbing
8.
a sudden sensation, esp an unpleasant one
a stab of pity
9. informal
an attempt (esp in the phrase make a stab at)
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Stabber
see synonyms of stabber noun
1.
a wound made by piercing with a knife, dagger, or other pointed weapon
2.
a thrust, as with a knife or dagger
3.
a sudden sensation of anguish or pain
verb transitiveWord forms: stabbed or ˈstabbing
4.
to pierce or wound with or as with a knife, etc.
5.
to thrust or plunge (a knife, etc.) into something
6.
to go into in a sharp, thrusting way
verb intransitive
7.
to make a thrust or piercing wound with or as with a knife
8.
to feel like a knife stabbing
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Stabber
see synonyms of stabberv. stabbed, stab·bing, stabs
v.tr.
1. To pierce or wound with or as if with a pointed weapon.
2. To plunge (a pointed weapon or instrument) into something.
3. To make a thrusting or poking motion at or into: stabbed the air with his fingers.
v.intr.
1. To thrust with or as if with a pointed weapon: stabbed at the food with her fork.
2. To inflict a wound with or as if with a pointed weapon.
n.
1. A thrust with a pointed weapon or instrument.
2. A wound inflicted with or as if with a pointed weapon.
3. A sudden piercing pain.
4. An attempt; a try: made a stab at the answer.
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