stab
/stˈæb/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
verb
- use a knife on
“The victim was knifed to death” - stab or pierce
“he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife” - poke or thrust abruptly
“he jabbed his finger into her ribs”
noun
- a sudden sharp feeling
“pangs of regret” - a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
“one strong stab to the heart killed him” - informal words for any attempt or effort
“he gave it his best shot”
Synonyms for stab
Words that rhyme with stab
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