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stab  audio  (stb) KEY 

VERB:
stabbed, stab·bing, stabs
VERB:
tr.
  1. To pierce or wound with or as if with a pointed weapon.
  2. To plunge (a pointed weapon or instrument) into something.
  3. To make a thrusting or poking motion at or into: stabbed the air with his fingers.
VERB:
intr.
  1. To thrust with or as if with a pointed weapon: stabbed at the food with her fork.
  2. To inflict a wound with or as if with a pointed weapon.
NOUN:
  1. A thrust with a pointed weapon or instrument.
  2. A wound inflicted with or as if with a pointed weapon.
  3. A sudden piercing pain.
  4. An attempt; a try: made a stab at the answer.

IDIOM:
stab (someone) in the back
To harm (someone) by treachery or betrayal of trust.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English stabben

OTHER FORMS:
stabber(Noun)


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