poniard vs stab
stab vs poniardponiard and stab both are nouns.
poniard and stab both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| poniard | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| stab | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
stab is a hypernym of
poniard; that is, stab is a
word with a broader meaning than poniard:
- poniard: stab with a poniard
- stab: use a knife on
Other hypernyms of poniard include
knife.
| poniard (noun) | stab (noun) |
|---|---|
| a dagger with a slender blade | a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument |
| informal words for any attempt or effort | |
| a sudden sharp feeling |
| poniard (verb) | stab (verb) |
|---|---|
| stab with a poniard | stab or pierce |
| poke or thrust abruptly | |
| use a knife on |
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