stab

noun

  1. 1

    informal words for any attempt or effort

    he gave it his best shot

    he took a stab at forecasting

  2. 2

    a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

    one strong stab to the heart killed him

  3. 3

    a sudden sharp feeling

    pangs of regret

    she felt a stab of excitement

verb

  1. 1

    poke or thrust abruptly

    he jabbed his finger into her ribs

  2. 2

    stab or pierce

    he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife

  3. 3

    use a knife on

    The victim was knifed to death

Synonyms

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