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stab
noun
verb
informal words for any attempt or effort
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stæb
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noun
informal words for any attempt or effort
“he gave it his best shot”
noun
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
“one strong stab to the heart killed him”
noun
a sudden sharp feeling
“pangs of regret”
verb
poke or thrust abruptly
“he jabbed his finger into her ribs”
verb
stab or pierce
“he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife”
verb
use a knife on
“The victim was knifed to death”
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Example Sentences
he gave it his best shot
he took a stab at forecasting
one strong stab to the heart killed him
pangs of regret
she felt a stab of excitement
twinges of conscience
he jabbed his finger into her ribs
he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife
The victim was knifed to death
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