stabbers
Those who thrust
Stabbers is the plural of stabber—one who stabs.
The word appears in literal contexts involving knife attacks, but more often figuratively: back-stabbers are people who betray trust, acting friendly while undermining you.
Serial stabbers describes repeat offenders.
The word carries violent or treacherous connotations.
One who strikes first
- assailantOne who attacks another
- assassinPaid murderer of targets
- muggerOne who robs violently
- killerOne who causes death
murderer · aggressor · knifer · slasher · cutthroat · thug · hitman · assaulter
attacker
One who strikes first
killer · murderer · aggressor · knifer · slasher · cutthroat · thug · hitman · assaulter · ambusher
knife
Sharp cutting utensil
stiletto · dirk · switchblade · bayonet · machete · scalpel · lancet · poniard · bodkin
backstabber
Disloyal pretend ally
- betrayerOne who breaks allegiance
- turncoatOne who betrays allegiance
- traitorOne who betrays allegiance
double-crosser · Judas · deceiver · renegade · defector · informer · quisling · fink · rat · snitch
stabbersshooters
People who fire guns
bludgeoners · stranglers · poisoners · bombers · arsonists
- stabbed in the backTreacherously harmed by trusted person