stab synonyms

stab

n.

thrust, prick, cut, hurt, knife thrust, bayonet thrust, wound, puncture, blow, piercing, stick, transfixion.

make a stab at

endeavor, try to, do one's best; see try 1.

stab

v.

transfix, pierce, wound, stick, cut, hurt, thrust, prick, drive, puncture, hit, bayonet, saber, knife; see also kill 1.

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