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stabbing

adjectiveliteraryuncommon/ɐpuɲɐˈlɐ̃tɨ/a·pu·nha·lan·te

Definition

1

That causes an intense and sudden pain, similar to that of a stab wound; extremely painful or piercing.

Usage examples

“He felt a stabbing pain in his chest.”
“Her words were stabbing to those who heard them.”

Common combinations

stabbing pain