stab vs jab

stab and jab both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stab	Yes	No	Yes	No
jab	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stab and jab are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, stab and jab are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of stab include dig, poke, prod.

stab (noun)	jab (noun)
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument	a quick short straight punch
informal words for any attempt or effort	a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
a sudden sharp feeling	the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

stab (verb)	jab (verb)
stab or pierce	poke or thrust abruptly
poke or thrust abruptly	strike or punch with quick and short blows
use a knife on	stab or pierce