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stab is the dictionary form of stabing Definition of stab
1
[ verb ] use a knife on

Synonyms

knife

Examples

"The victim was knifed to death"

2
[ verb ] poke or thrust abruptly

Synonyms

poke jab dig prod

Examples

"he jabbed his finger into her ribs"

3
[ verb ] stab or pierce

Synonyms

jab

Examples

"he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"

4
[ noun ] informal words for any attempt or effort

Synonyms

shot

Examples

"he gave it his best shot" "he took a stab at forecasting"

5
[ noun ] a sudden sharp feeling

Synonyms

twinge pang

Examples

"pangs of regret" "she felt a stab of excitement" "twinges of conscience"

6
[ noun ] a thrusting blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

Synonyms

knife_thrust thrust

Examples

"one strong stab to the heart killed him"

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stabbing stuffing stopping stooping stibnite step-in step_in Stebbins stub_nail

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