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Stab — synonyms, definition

1. stab (Noun)

30 synonyms
bee sting bite boil bruise canker channel cut damage gash hurt incision injury jag knife thrust laceration lesion nip pang passage pierce • • •
3 definitions

stab (Noun) — A sudden sharp feeling. ex. "she felt a stab of excitement"

stab (Noun) — A strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument. ex. "one strong stab to the heart killed him"

stab (Noun) — (informal) any attempt or effort. ex. "he took a stab at forecasting"

7 types of
attempt blow effort endeavor endeavour feeling try
5 types
Remise guilt pang lunge passado straight thrust

2. stab (Verb)

56 synonyms
bayonet beat bore capture catch cut damage dig drill drive ensnare enter fasten force freeze gore harm hook hurt hypnotize • • •
3 definitions

stab (Verb) — Use a knife on. ex. "The victim was stabbed to death"

stab (Verb) — Stab or pierce. ex. "he stabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"

stab (Verb) — Push suddenly or strongly with a finger or something pointed. ex. "he stabbed his finger into her ribs"

3 types of
injure thrust wound
4 types
bayonet goad poniard prick