verbπShareTo pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger."The thief stabbed the man in the alley with a knife. "actionweaponbodymilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust in a stabbing motion."to stab a dagger into a person"actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo recklessly hit with the tip of a pointed object, such as a weapon or finger (often used with at)."He stabbed at my face with the twig but luckily kept missing my eyes."actionweaponbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause a sharp, painful sensation (often used with at)."The snow from the blizzard was stabbing at my face as I skied down the mountain."sensationactionbodyweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander."Maria felt stabbed by her coworker's false accusations during the meeting. "actioncharacterwordmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo roughen a brick wall with a pick so as to hold plaster."The bricklayer stabbed the wall with his pick to create a rough surface for the plaster to grip. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pierce folded sheets, near their back edges, for the passage of thread or wire."She stabbed the papers with the awl to prepare them for binding with string. "stationerywritingutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading