meaning of star2
1. To pierce with a pointed weapon; to wound or kill by the thrust of a pointed instrument; as, to stab a man with a dagger; also, to thrust; as, to stab a dagger into a person.
2. Fig. : To injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander; as, to stab a persons reputation.
3. To give a wound with a pointed weapon; to pierce; to thrust with a pointed weapon.
4. To wound or pain, as if with a pointed weapon.
5. The thrust of a pointed weapon.
6. A wound with a sharp-pointed weapon; as, to fall by the stab an assassin.
7. Fig. : An injury inflicted covertly or suddenly; as, a stab given to character.
8. STAB
9. informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at
">forecasting"
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