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Lancinating definition

lănsə-nātĭng
Characterized by a sensation of cutting, piercing, or stabbing.
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Characterized by a sensation of cutting, piercing, or stabbing.
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Present participle of lancinate.
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(especially of pain) Sharp, stabbing or piercing.
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Origin of lancinating

  • From lancinate to stab from Latin lancināre lancināt- to lacerate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition