stab
noun
- 1
informal words for any attempt or effort
he gave it his best shot
he took a stab at forecasting
- 2
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
one strong stab to the heart killed him
- 3
a sudden sharp feeling
pangs of regret
she felt a stab of excitement
verb
- 1
poke or thrust abruptly
he jabbed his finger into her ribs
- 2
stab or pierce
he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife
- 3
use a knife on
The victim was knifed to death
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