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