stab

Meanings

• Verb

  To thrust a sharp object into something or someone.

• A violent blow or thrust, especially with a sharp instrument.

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Pronunciation

1. /stæb/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1212388"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stab
table , stable , grapple , noble , crusade , lab

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Variants

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stab , stabs , a stab in the back , stab in the back , stabbed , stabbed in the back , stabber , stabbers , stabbing , stabbing in the back , stabs in the back , the stab in the back , a stab in the dark , give it a stab , have a stab at , make a stab at , take a stab at , take/make a stab at

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Forms

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stabs, stabbed, stabbing, stabs, stabs, stabs, stabbed him in the back

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Etymology

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Old English stægan, from stægan (to thrust, push).

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Trivia

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1. The word 'stab' is derived from the Old English word 'stægan', which means 'to thrust, push'.

2. The verb 'stab' is often used in the context of violence or aggression.

3. The past tense of 'stab' is 'stabbed'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thrust: A forceful push or shove, often with a sharp object.

2. Impale: To pierce or penetrate something or someone with a sharp object, typically leaving it embedded.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'stab' is often used metaphorically to describe betrayal or deceit. In art, it is depicted as a violent act or a symbol of aggression.

How to Memorize "stab"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize holding a sharp object and thrusting it into a target.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stab' with the idea of a sharp object piercing something or someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Stabbing a tomato with a knife' to remember the definition.

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