stab in WordNet English dictionary

1. poke or thrust abruptly
   "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
   jab  prod  stab  poke  dig 
   
2. stab or pierce
   "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
   stab  jab 
   
3. use a knife on
   "The victim was knifed to death"
   knife  stab 
   

1. a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
   "one strong stab to the heart killed him"
   stab  thrust  knife thrust 
   
2. a sudden sharp feeling
   "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience"
   pang  stab  twinge 
   
3. informal words for any attempt or effort
   "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting"
   shot  stab