stab

/stˈæb/

/ˈstæb/

to stab

MAIN VERB

to push a knife or other sharp object into someone to injure or kill them

synonyms : knife

stab or pierce

synonyms : jab

poke or thrust abruptly

synonyms : dig

Stab

a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

informal words for any attempt or effort

synonyms : shot

a sudden sharp feeling

synonyms : pang

Examples

1. had a stab at surfing once

2. The policeman pinched his eyes as if overcome with a sudden stab of pain.

3. Let me take a stab in the dark and see if I can help you out.

4. He had been lied to and stabbed in the back by people that he thought were his friends.