stabs

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[pang.n.01] as in: a sudden sharp feeling

Examples:
pangs of regret
she felt a stab of excitement
twinges of conscience

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[stab.n.02] as in: a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

Examples:
one strong stab to the heart killed him

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[shot.n.16] as in: informal words for any attempt or effort

Examples:
he gave it his best shot
he took a stab at forecasting

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[knife.v.01] as in: use a knife on

Examples:
The victim was knifed to death

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[stab.v.02] as in: stab or pierce

Examples:
he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife

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[jab.v.01] as in: poke or thrust abruptly

Examples:
he jabbed his finger into her ribs

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