"Stabbed" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Stabbed" Meaning

To stab someone with a sharp object, typically a knife, cutting deeply into their body.

"Stabbed" Examples

Usage Examples

Verb

1. He was stabbed in the back by his former friend. (meaning: attacked or injured from behind)
2. The wound was deep, as if stabbed with a sharp knife. (meaning: pierced or cut deeply)
3. The police said the victim was stabbed several times. (meaning: attacked or injured with a sharp object)

Idiomatic Expression

1. This argument is stabbing me personally. (meaning: is very direct and insulting, hitting a raw nerve)
2. This knife is going to stab me in the back. (meaning: is a betrayal or a hidden threat)

Other

1. The playwright stabbed at the complexities of modern life. (meaning: attempted to tackle or address something complex)
2. The chef stabbed a piece of meat with a fork. (meaning: skewered or pierced firmly and tightly)

Note: The various usages of "stabbed" can be understood in similar contexts to "attack", "injure", "pierce", or "criticize", depending on the implied intent.