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A series of violent spasms or physical movements
Plural for a puncture or wound from being pierced by a sharp or pointed object
“Xin was shocked to find that he could not get up and noticed the deep stab from the Elantas sword in his thigh.”
Plural for a thrusting gesture or movement at something, especially with a pointed object
“I feel a stab in my ribs. Tracy was attempting to get my attention with her elbow.”
Plural for an attempt or effort towards an endeavor
“I might have to take another stab at changing careers.”
Plural for a guess, speculation or prediction as to the answer or outcome of something
“Based on the company's name, take a stab at what you think they deal in.”
Plural for a risky attempt or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge
“Jacob foolishly decided to take a stab at being a politician despite having the charisma of a dead fish.”
Plural for a sudden sharp feeling or pain
“His eyes fell on the lost boy sitting under the linden tree, and he felt a stab in his heart, for he thought of his own little son of the same age.”
(somewhat rare) Plural for the act of stabbing something, especially with a sharp or pointed object
Plural for an instance, or the result, of being physically hurt or injured
Plural for a sudden or brief manifestation or occurrence of something
Plural for the state of being possible
Plural for a sudden flow or flood
To puncture or pierce with a sharp, pointed object
“Quickly brush water on the side facing up and stab the dough all over with a fork.”
To make a thrusting gesture or movement at something
“Her opponent's hands stab the air with a series of gestures before he storms away.”
To cause extreme pain, anguish, or distress to
To kill or cause the death of
To do something despite the danger it may pose
To elevate or extend in an upward direction or motion
To cause damage or harm to
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