| noun | a sudden sharp feeling “pangs of regret” |
| noun | a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument “one strong stab to the heart killed him” |
| noun | informal words for any attempt or effort “he gave it his best shot” |
| verb | use a knife on “The victim was knifed to death” |
| verb | stab or pierce “he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife” |
| verb | poke or thrust abruptly “he jabbed his finger into her ribs” |
| stab | verb | stab or pierce |
| thrust | verb | penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument |
| knife | noun | a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point |
| stab | noun | a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument |
| stabber | noun | someone who stabs another person |
| jab | noun | the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow |
| jabbing | noun | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) |
| prod | noun | a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion |
| poke | noun | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) |
| poking | noun | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) |
| dig | noun | the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow |