Stab and Thrust

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Stab

Stab verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.

Usage example: stabbed the pesky leaf with the tines of the rake

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Thrust is a synonym for stab in impact topic. In some cases you can use "Thrust" instead the word "Stab" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like pierce, blow, strike, put in. popular alternative

Thrust

Thrust noun - A strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument.

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Stab is a synonym for thrust in impact topic. You can use "Stab" instead the word "Thrust" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as blow, strike, put in, shove. popular alternative

Nearby Word: thrusting

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good	good stab	good thrust
direct	direct stab	direct thrust
complete	complete stab	complete thrust
original	original stab	original thrust
Other adjectives: initial, single, bold, simple, strong, actual, big, quick, fatal, extra, basic, occasional, finishing, downward.

Common collocations

people	stab people	thrust people
pen	stab pen	thrust pen
hand	stab hand	thrust hand
way	stab way	thrust way
Other words: spear, target, dagger, sword, enemy, eyes, times.

Both words in one sentence

One of the longsword animations for a counterattack after a successful parry has your warframe stab your target through the chest with an upward thrust powerful enough to leave them suspended on your sword for a moment.

Source: Video Game / Warframe
Other examples include pour, slide, thrust, stab, as well as many others.

Source: Unsound Effect

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