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stab v. [
knife] use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death"
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stab n. [
pang, twinge] a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience"
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stab n. [
thrust, knife thrust] a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him"
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stab v. [
jab] stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
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stab n. [
shot] informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting"
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