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stab vs prick

prick vs stab

stab and prick both are nouns.

stab and prick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stab Yes No Yes No
prick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, prick is a hyponym of stab; that is, prick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stab:
  • stab: stab or pierce
  • prick: stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
Other hyponyms of stab include goad.
stab (noun) prick (noun)
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument the act of puncturing with a small point
informal words for any attempt or effort obscene terms for penis
a sudden sharp feeling insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
stab (verb) prick (verb)
stab or pierce make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
poke or thrust abruptly deliver a sting to
use a knife on stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
to cause a sharp emotional pain
to stick up
cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation
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