Stab and Slash

Stab

Stab noun - A mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument.
Usage example: the injection left a small stab on her upper arm
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Synonyms for Stab

Slash is a synonym for stab in injure topic. In some cases you can use "Slash" instead the word "Stab" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like knife, knife wound.

Slash

Slash verb - To penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife).
Usage example: the tire appears to have been deliberately slashed

Stab is a synonym for slash in action topic. Sometimes you can use "Stab" instead the word "Slash" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as injure.

Nearby Words: slashed, slashing

How words are described

good good stab good slash
standard standard stab standard slash
initial initial stab initial slash
straight straight stab straight slash
Other adjectives: critical, single, simple, nasty, strong, actual, big, great, bad, vicious, quick, final, minor, mere, basic, last, lucky, leaping, finishing, downward, lunging.

Common collocations

person stab person slash person
girl stab girl slash girl
block stab block slash block
character stab character slash character
Other words: way, hell, knife, target, sword, opponent, enemy, times, opponents, enemies.
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