Dictionary & Thesaurus

stab

1.	(noun) a thrusting blow with a knife
	Synonyms: knife thrust, thrust
	Related Words: blow

2.	(verb) stab or pierce
	Synonyms: jab
	Related Words: goad, prick, thrust

3.	(verb) use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death"
	Synonyms: knife
	Related Words: bayonet, injure, poniard, wound

4.	(verb) poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
	Synonyms: dig, jab, poke, prod
	Related Words: thrust