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Stab: meaning, definitions and examples

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stab

 

[ stæb ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

violent act

To stab means to thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into someone or something. It is a sudden and forceful action that can cause injury or death.

Synonyms

jab, pierce, thrust

Examples of usage

  • He stabbed the robber in self-defense.
  • The assassin stabbed the victim in the back.
Context #2 | Noun

wound

A stab is a wound caused by a sharp object such as a knife or a dagger. It can be a deep or superficial injury depending on the force and depth of the penetration.

Synonyms

cut, incision, puncture

Examples of usage

  • The doctor treated the stab wound on the patient's abdomen.
  • She suffered a stab to the shoulder during the altercation.

Translations

Translations of the word "stab" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esfaquear

🇮🇳 छुरा घोंपना

🇩🇪 erstechen

🇮🇩 menikam

🇺🇦 вдарити ножем

🇵🇱 dźgnąć

🇯🇵 刺す (さす)

🇫🇷 poignarder

🇪🇸 apuñalar

🇹🇷 bıçaklamak

🇰🇷 찌르다

🇸🇦 طعن

🇨🇿 bodnout

🇸🇰 bodnúť

🇨🇳 刺 (cì)

🇸🇮 zabosti

🇮🇸 stinga

🇰🇿 пышақтау

🇬🇪 დაჭრა

🇦🇿 bıçaqlamaq

🇲🇽 apuñalar

Etymology

The word 'stab' has origins in Old English 'stæbb', which meant 'a thrust with a pointed object'. Over time, it has retained its core meaning of a sudden and forceful piercing action. Stabbing has been a common method of attack throughout history, often associated with violence and crime. The word has evolved to encompass both the act of stabbing and the resulting wound.

See also: backstab.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,150, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.