Stabber: meaning, definitions and examples
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stabber
[ ˈstæbər ]
person who stabs
A stabber is a person who attacks someone with a sharp object, typically a knife. This term can be used literally to refer to someone who inflicts violence. It may also have figurative meanings in discussions about betrayal or deceit.
Synonyms
aggressor, assailant, attacker.
Examples of usage
- The stabber was caught on security cameras.
- He felt like a stabber when he betrayed his friend's trust.
- In the story, the stabber evaded capture for months.
Translations
Translations of the word "stabber" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esfaqueador
🇮🇳 चाकू मारने वाला
🇩🇪 Stecher
🇮🇩 penikam
🇺🇦 досадник
🇵🇱 dźgacz
🇯🇵 刺す人 (sasu hito)
🇫🇷 couteau
🇪🇸 apuñalador
🇹🇷 bıçaklayan
🇰🇷 찌르는 사람 (jjireun saram)
🇸🇦 طاعن
🇨🇿 bodák
🇸🇰 bodák
🇨🇳 刺客 (cìkè)
🇸🇮 napadalec
🇮🇸 stunga
🇰🇿 соққы жасаушы
🇬🇪 ჩასახვევი (chasakhvevi)
🇦🇿 saldıran
🇲🇽 apunalador
Etymology
The term 'stabber' derives from the verb 'stab', which comes from the Middle English 'stabben', meaning to thrust with a pointed weapon. It has roots in Old Norse 'stabba', which also means to thrust or poke. Over time, 'stab' evolved to describe a specific action involving a sharp object and the resulting act of violence. The suffix 'er' is a common English linguistic addition that indicates someone who performs a specific action, thus 'stabber' directly refers to someone who stabs. The concept has been prominent in both historical texts and modern literature, often associated with crime and conflict.