Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stab
verb
/stæb/
Definition
To thrust a pointed weapon or object into someone or something.
Examples
- He decided to stab the balloon with a pin.
- She felt a stab of guilt after lying to her friend.
- The soldier was trained to stab in self-defense.
Meaning
Stab refers to the action of penetrating or piercing with a sharp object, often used in the context of both physical harm and metaphorical instances, such as emotional pain.
Synonyms
- pierce
- gouge
- wound
- poke
- jab
