Synonyms of stab

stab 1 of 2

verb

as in to pierce

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

stabbed the pesky leaf with the tines of the rake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pierce
• puncture
• jab
• pick
• stick
• peck
• spit
• impale
• spear
• poke
• lance
• punch
• transfix
• skewer
• pink
• slice
• spike
• gore
• harpoon
• run through
• transpierce
• perforate
• knife
• cut
• prick
• pike
• thrust
• spindle
• bayonet
• riddle
• poniard
• prong
• quill
• pinprick
• gimlet
• dirk

stab

2 of 2

noun

1

as in puncture

a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument

the injection left a small stab on her upper arm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• puncture
• punch
• prick
• slit
• tear
• cut
• perforation
• pinhole
• pinprick
• gouge
• break
• groove
• slash
• hollow
• rupture
• rip
• laceration
• gash
• incision
• rent
• notch

2

as in attempt

an effort to do or accomplish something

everybody will get a stab at solving the problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attempt
• try
• go
• shot
• bid
• pass
• offer
• endeavor
• crack
• whack
• bash
• fling
• essay
• trial
• assay
• whirl
• struggle
• striving
• undertaking
• throes
• trial and error

Phrases Containing stab

• stab in the back