stab

(noun) a sudden sharp feeling. Synonyms: pang, twinge. Examples: "Pangs of regret." "She felt a stab of excitement." "Twinges of conscience."

(noun) a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument. Synonyms: thrust, knife thrust. Example: "One strong stab to the heart killed him."

(noun) informal words for any attempt or effort. Synonyms: shot. Examples: "He gave it his best shot." "He took a stab at forecasting."

(verb) use a knife on. Synonyms: knife. Example: "The victim was knifed to death."

(verb) stab or pierce. Synonyms: jab. Example: "He jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife."

(verb) poke or thrust abruptly. Synonyms: jab, prod, poke, dig. Example: "He jabbed his finger into her ribs."