Definitions

stab

[stab] / stæb /

NOUN

piercing cut

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jab twinge

STRONG

ache blow gash hurt incision jag pang piercing prick puncture rent stick thrust wound

WEAK

transfixion

NOUN

attempt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

whack

STRONG

crack endeavor essay fling go shot try venture whirl

WEAK

one's best

VERB

puncture, pierce with sharp, pointed object

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hurt injure jab prick punch stick wound

STRONG

bayonet brand carve chop cleave clip cut drive gore hit jag knife penetrate pierce plow plunge prong ram saber shank sink slice spear thrust transfix

WEAK

open up run through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist cure heal help

Example Sentences

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Several other venues, large and small, around the country, tried similar approaches, including STAB!

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2020