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  • Definition
    • stab :a sudden sharp feeling
      • pangs of regret|she felt a stab of excitement|twinges of conscience

    • stab :use a knife on
      • The victim was knifed to death

    • stab :a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
      • one strong stab to the heart killed him

    • stab :stab or pierce
      • he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife

    • stab :informal words for any attempt or effort
      • he gave it his best shot|he took a stab at forecasting

    • stab :poke or thrust abruptly
      • he jabbed his finger into her ribs

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