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KNIFE THRUST Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase knife thrust. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the phrase knife thrust. (close relations)

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stab
verbv
noun

• a sudden sharp feeling

• a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

• informal words for any attempt or effort

verb

• use a knife on

• stab or pierce

• poke or thrust abruptly

impale
verbv
verb

• pierce with a sharp stake or point

• kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

jab
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

• a quick short straight punch

• the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

verb

• poke or thrust abruptly

• strike or punch with quick and short blows

• stab or pierce

lunge
verbv
noun

• the act of moving forward suddenly

• (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward

verb

• make a thrusting forward movement

perforate
verbv
adjective satellite

• having a hole cut through

verb

• make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation

• pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

pierce
verbv
noun

• 14th President of the United States (1804-1869)

verb

• cut or make a way through

• move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply

• sound sharply or shrilly

• penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

• make a hole into

skewer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted

verb

• drive a skewer through

Alternatives for STAB

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