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Synonyms for stab

Two senses of stab live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineActions

a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

One strong stab to the heart killed him.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

thrust

Same sentence, swapped: One strong thrust to the heart killed him.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for stab as it is used in the sentence above.

pang
shot
boot

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineEmotions

a sudden sharp feeling

She felt a stab of excitement.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

pang

Same sentence, swapped: She felt a pang of excitement.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for stab as it is used in the sentence above.

thrust
shot
emotion

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