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Meaning of
stab
in English
stab
us
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uk
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Plural
stabs
Past Tense
stabbed
Participle Verb
stabbing
Third Person Singular
stabs
Definitions
Verb
to
pierce
or
wound
with
a
pointed
object
(
like
a
knife
)
The
attacker
tried
to
stab
the
victim
with
a
knife
.
Noun
an
act
of
thrusting
with
force
;
sudden
attack
a
wound
from
a
sharp
object
(
puncture
)
The
doctor
treated
the
stab
wound
on
his
chest
.
harsh
criticism
or
disapproval
The
politician
received
a
stab
of
criticism
from
the
media
.
an
informal
attempt
;
a
try
She
took
a
stab
at
learning
the
new
language
.
emotional
hurt
or
distress
The
news
of
her
betrayal
was
a
deep
stab
to
his
heart
.
Compounds / Phrases
take a stab at
take a stab
stab in the dark
