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to stab
01
to push a knife or other sharp object into someone to injure or kill them
Transitive: to stab sb
Example
The assailant attempted to stab the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene.
She narrowly escaped being stabbed when she defended herself with a nearby object.
02
to thrust a pointed object, typically with force, into something
Intransitive: to stab into sth
Example
A shard of glass stabbed into the fabric of the car seat during the accident.
The thorns stabbed into his hand when he grabbed the rose bush.
03
to thrust a sharp object into something with force
Transitive: to stab a sharp object into sth
Example
The chef stabbed the skewer into the juicy steak to check if it was cooked to perfection.
She stabbed the shovel into the ground to dig a hole for the new plant.
Stab
01
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
02
informal words for any attempt or effort
03
a sudden, intense sensation of an emotion
Example
As he remembered the accident, a sudden stab of fear shot through him.
With each rejection letter, she felt a stab of disappointment in her heart.
