"Stabs" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Stabs" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Stabs" Meaning
Stab: (verb) to pierce or penetrate someone or something with a sharp object, often suddenly or violently.
Example: "She was stabbed in the back by her friend."
(verb) to cut or wound someone verbally, often with a message or criticism.
Example: "His harsh words stabbed at her confidence."
(noun) a sudden, sharp point, especially the point of a sharp object.
Example: "The knife had a short, sharp stab."
"Stabs" Examples
Example 1: Verbs
- When did the guard stab the thief in self-defense?- He said he hadn't meant to stab his friend in anger.
Example 2: Nouns
- The stabs from the knife sent pains through his arm.- He got several stabs on his cheek from the splintered glass.
Example 3: Idiomatic Expressions
- The harsh criticism in the review was a stab in the back to the new product launch.- This news is a stab at the environmental groups who support the project.
Example 4: Metaphorical Usage
- The frost stabbed the bare trees with a chill.- The balm soothed the sore after the painful stab of cold.
Example 5: Poetic/Journalistic Usage
- "Morning sunlight stabs at the darkness with its warm rays"... (poetic description)- "The journalist received a stab of fear as she saw the diagnosing doctor's reaction."
"Stabs" Similar Words
Stablemate
Stablemen
Stabler
Stable refers to something or someone that is steady, firm, and unlikely to change or collapse. It can also describe a situation or condition that is stable, meaning it is not changing or moving.<br><br>Example: "The company is in a stable financial position."<br><br>Additional connotations:<br><br> Secure<br> Steady<br> Firm<br> Unshakeable<br> Reliable
Stables
Stablest
Stabling
The verb "stabling" refers to the act of stabling, which means to feed, house, and care for horses or other livestock in a stable. It can also refer to the structure or building where horses or other animals are kept.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The horses were stabling in the large arena for the big competition.<br> The horse rider stabled her horse overnight at the stable.<br><br>The related noun "stable" is a structure for housing animals, especially horses or other livestock, as well as a group of things that are stable or firmly established.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The old stable creaked in the wind.<br> The company has established a stable and profitable business model.
Stably
Consistently or firmly in place; securely; steadily: "The stably heated house was warm throughout the winter." <br><br>Stable; firm; steady: "The stably run company was not affected by the economic downturn." <br><br>Stable and secure in position or status: "The smiths stably occupied a position of power for centuries."
Stabroek
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Staccato
Staccatos
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