1. stab - noun
· a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience"
Hypernym(s): feeling
2. stab - noun
· a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him"
Synonym(s): thrust, knife_thrust
Hypernym(s): blow
3. stab - noun
· informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting"
Synonym(s): shot
Hypernym(s): attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
4. stab - verb
· use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death"
Synonym(s): knife
5. stab - verb
· stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
Synonym(s): jab
Hypernym(s): thrust
6. stab - verb
· poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
Synonym(s): jab, prod, poke, dig
Hypernym(s): thrust
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