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