Synonyms

knife

Examples

"The victim was knifed to death"

Used in print

Dice rolled , prostitutes plied their trade , thieves stole , murderers stabbed , and the ungodly blasphemed .

Related terms

injure poniard bayonet knife

Synonyms

poke jab dig prod

Examples

"he jabbed his finger into her ribs"

Related terms

thrust poke_into prod dig

Synonyms

jab

Examples

"he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"

Related terms

thrust goad

Synonyms

shot

Examples

"he gave it his best shot" "he took a stab at forecasting"

Related terms

attempt

Synonyms

twinge pang

Examples

"pangs of regret" "she felt a stab of excitement" "twinges of conscience"

Related terms

feeling pain guilt_pang

Synonyms

knife_thrust thrust

Examples

"one strong stab to the heart killed him"

Related terms

blow pierce knife