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Rarestabs
The correct spelling is stabs.
How to pronounce stabs
noun
Say it like: Sta-bs
The correct spelling is stabs. An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object. For example: "a horn stab"
Usage Examples
“a horn stab”
“If you stab him in the heart he won't live long enough to retaliate.”
“to stab a dagger into a person”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.
- 2.A wound made by stabbing.
- 3.Pain inflicted on a person's feelings.
- 4.An attempt.
- 5.Criticism.
verb
- 1.To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
- 2.To thrust in a stabbing motion.
- 3.To recklessly hit with the tip of a pointed object, such as a weapon or finger (often used with at).
- 4.To cause a sharp, painful sensation (often used with at).
- 5.To injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander.
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