Pronunciation: /stæb/
noun a thrust with a pointed weapon
A1 He accidentally cut himself with a stab from the knife.
A2 The doctor treated the patient's stab wound with care.
B1 The detective found a stab mark on the victim's body.
B2 The forensic team analyzed the stab wounds to determine the murder weapon.
C1 The assassin made a precise stab to eliminate the target.
C2 The expert swordsman's stab was quick and lethal.
verb to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon
A1 She accidentally stabbed herself with a fork while eating dinner.
A2 The suspect stabbed the victim in a fit of rage.
B1 The chef carefully stabbed the meat to check if it was cooked through.
B2 The assassin quietly stabbed the target and disappeared into the night.
C1 The betrayal felt like a stab in the back.
C2 The politician's remarks were intended to stab at the opponent's credibility.
formal The suspect was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly trying to stab the victim.
informal I heard that Sarah's ex-boyfriend tried to stab her last night!
slang Don't mess with him, he'll stab you in the back without hesitation.
figurative His words felt like a stab in the heart, leaving her feeling hurt and betrayed.
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