Stab Synonyms & Definitions

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• StabDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) Fig.: An injury inflicted covertly or suddenly; as, a stab given to character.
2. (n.) The thrust of a pointed weapon.
3. (v. i.) To give a wound with a pointed weapon; to pierce; to thrust with a pointed weapon.
4. (v. t.) To pierce with a pointed weapon; to wound or kill by the thrust of a pointed instrument; as, to stab a man with a dagger; also, to thrust; as, to stab a dagger into a person.
5. (n.) A wound with a sharp-pointed weapon; as, to fall by the stab an assassin.
6. (v. t.) Fig.: To injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander; as, to stab a persons reputation.
7. (v. i.) To wound or pain, as if with a pointed weapon.

• StabilityDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) The state or quality of being stable, or firm; steadiness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as, the stability of a structure; the stability of a throne or a constitution.
2. (a.) Fixedness; -- as opposed to fluidity.
3. (a.) Steadiness or firmness of character, firmness of resolution or purpose; the quality opposite to fickleness, irresolution, or inconstancy; constancy; steadfastness; as, a man of little stability, or of unusual stability.

• StabberDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) A small marline spike; a pricker.
2. (n.) One who, or that which, stabs; a privy murderer.