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STAB

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Stab.

How to pronounce stab:

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Stab - as a noun

A sudden sharp feeling

Example: "Pangs of regret"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pangtwinge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

Example: "One strong stab to the heart killed him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knife thrust
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Informal words for any attempt or effort

Example: "He gave it his best shot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shot

Stab - as a verb

Use a knife on

Example: "The victim was knifed to death"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knife
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
injurewound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stab or pierce

Example: "He jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jab
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Poke or thrust abruptly

Example: "He jabbed his finger into her ribs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
digjabpoke

Example Sentences

"He tried to stab the intruder with a kitchen knife."
"She felt a sharp stab of pain in her leg."
"The suspect was arrested for attempting to stab a bystander."
"He gave her a playful stab with his pencil."
"The victim suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest."
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Word Game Points

Is STAB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stab is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STAB has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is STAB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stab is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STAB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is STAB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stab is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STAB has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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