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Meaning of the word stab in English

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stab

US /stæb/
UK /stæb/
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Verb

1.

to push a knife or other sharp object into someone or something

Example:
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He was arrested for trying to stab his neighbor.
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She accidentally stabbed herself with the needle.
Synonym:
piercepuncturethrustgashwound
2.

to make a sudden, forceful thrust with a pointed object

Example:
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He stabbed the air with his finger to emphasize his point.
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The bird stabbed at the worm with its beak.
Synonym:
pokejabthrustprod

Noun

1.

an act of pushing a knife or other sharp object into someone or something

Example:
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He received a stab wound to the arm.
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The sudden stab of pain made her gasp.
Synonym:
thrustjabpokeprickwound
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