stabbed

UK
/stæbd/
US
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stabbedverb
stabbed
Past Simple
stabbed
Past Participle
UK
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US
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Used as the simple past tense and past participle form of the verb 'stab'.
Translations
poignardéForme du passé simple et du participe passé du verbe « poignarder ».
She stabbed the cardboard box to create breathing holes.
Elle a poignardé la boîte en carton pour y créer des trous d’aération.
Definitions
Simple past tense and past participle of "stab".
She stabbed the cardboard box to create breathing holes.
stabbedpast participle
UK
/stæbd/
US
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Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb 'stab'.
Translations
The stabbed victim was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
La victime poignardée a été transportée à l’hôpital pour recevoir des soins d’urgence.
Additional translations
entailléSens descriptif rare, pour une surface marquée par des incisions.
Definitions
Having been pierced or wounded with a pointed weapon.
The stabbed victim was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Showing or characterized by the appearance of multiple piercings or incisions.
The artwork had a uniquely stabbed texture created with a sharp chisel.
stabverb

stabbed

Past Simple

stabbed
Past Simple
stabbed
Past Participle
stabbing
ing-form
UK
/stæb/
US
/stæb/
Translations
He tried to stab the intruder with a kitchen knife.
Il a essayé de poignarder l'intrus avec un couteau de cuisine.
tenterSens figuré.
He decided to stab at writing a novel during his vacation.
Il a décidé de tenter d'écrire un roman pendant ses vacances.
Additional translations
transpercerPour une douleur ou une sensation soudaine et vive.
poignarder dans le dosLocution figurée.
Definitions
To thrust a pointed weapon or tool into someone or something.
He tried to stab the intruder with a kitchen knife.
To pierce or wound with a pointed object.
She accidentally stabbed her finger with the needle while sewing.
Of pain or emotion: to be felt suddenly and sharply, as though by a stabbing action.
A fierce ache stabbed through his temples.
To attempt or try to do something.
He decided to stab at writing a novel during his vacation.
To betray or harm someone who trusts you (usually in the phrase “stab someone in the back”).
She felt her colleague had stabbed her in the back by taking credit for the idea.
stabnoun
Definitions
A thrust with a pointed weapon or tool.
The detective noted the stab wound on the victim's arm.
A sudden, sharp feeling or sensation.
She felt a stab of guilt after forgetting her friend's birthday.
An attempt or effort to do something.
He took a stab at solving the complex puzzle.
A wound produced by stabbing.
The surgeon examined the deep stab in the patient’s abdomen.
A wound produced by stabbing.
The surgeon treated three stabs to the abdomen.
stabgerund / present participle
Definitions
Sharp, sudden, and piercing.
He doubled over with a stabbing pain in his side.
stabpast participle

stabbed

Derived from the past participle ‘stabbed’, e.g. “the stabbed victim”.
Translations
Paramedics treated the stabbed man at the scene.
Les ambulanciers ont soigné l'homme poignardé sur place.
Definitions
Having been wounded by stabbing.
Paramedics treated the stabbed man at the scene.
stabadjective
Definitions
Relating to or involving stabbing.
The victim had multiple stab wounds.