a sudden sharp feeling; pangs of regret; she felt a stab of excitement; twinges of conscience

[ Syn: pang , twinge ]

a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; one strong stab to the heart killed him

[ Syn: thrust , knife thrust ]

informal words for any attempt or effort; he gave it his best shot; he took a stab at forecasting

[ Syn: shot ]

use a knife on; The victim was knifed to death

[ Syn: knife ]

stab or pierce; he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife

[ Syn: jab ]

poke or thrust abruptly; he jabbed his finger into her ribs

[ Syn: jab , prod , poke , dig ]