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