Meaning & Definition of Stab in English
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Stab
/stæb/
noun
1. A sudden sharp feeling
- "Pangs of regret"
- "She felt a stab of excitement"
- "Twinges of conscience"
synonym:
- pang,
- stab,
- twinge
2. A strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
- "One strong stab to the heart killed him"
synonym:
- stab,
- thrust,
- knife thrust
3. Informal words for any attempt or effort
- "He gave it his best shot"
- "He took a stab at forecasting"
synonym:
- shot,
- stab
verb
1. Use a knife on
- "The victim was knifed to death"
synonym:
- knife,
- stab
2. Stab or pierce
- "He jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
synonym:
- stab,
- jab
3. Poke or thrust abruptly
- "He jabbed his finger into her ribs"
synonym:
- jab,
- prod,
- stab,
- poke,
- dig
Examples of using
Don't fear a knife, but fear a fork - because one stab can make four holes!
Scissors are meant for cutting but can also be used to stab.
Scissors are meant for cutting but can also be used to stab.