stab

intransitive verb

To pierce or wound with or as if with a pointed weapon.

intransitive verb

To plunge (a pointed weapon or instrument) into something.

intransitive verb

To make a thrusting or poking motion at or into.

intransitive verb

To thrust with or as if with a pointed weapon.

intransitive verb

To inflict a wound with or as if with a pointed weapon.

noun

A thrust with a pointed weapon or instrument.

noun

A wound inflicted with or as if with a pointed weapon.

noun

A sudden piercing pain.

noun

An attempt; a try.

idiom

(stab (someone) in the back) To harm (someone) by treachery or betrayal of trust.