stab


Definition: Meaning of, stab in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / stab /

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stab stabbed stabbed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
stabbing stabs
  1. [transitive] to push a knife into someone or something [↪  stabbing]
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  2. [intransitive and transitive] to make quick pushing movements with your finger or something pointed [=  jab]
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  3. stab somebody in the back to do something that harms someone who likes and trusts you [=  betray]
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stab stabs
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  1. an act of stabbing or trying to stab someone with a knife
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  2. stab of fear/disappointment/pain etc a sudden sharp feeling of pain or a strong emotion
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  3. stab at (doing) something informal an attempt to do something, often not successfully
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  4. stab in the back when someone you thought was a friend tries to harm you
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