: an attack in which someone is wounded with a pointed weapon (such as a knife) a fatal stabbing.

Does fatal mean death?

What does fatal mean? Fatal literally means deadly—capable of causing death. Similar words are deadly, lethal, and mortal—though they are often used in different ways.

What does fatal damage mean?

1 resulting in or capable of causing death. a fatal accident. 2 bringing ruin; disastrous.