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stab in Italian

stab in Italian is pugnalata, coltellata, pugnalare — stab means to pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.

stab in Italian

pugnalata
noun
An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.
pugnalata
noun
A wound made by stabbing.
coltellata
noun
A wound made by stabbing.
pugnalare
verb
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
accoltellare
verb
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
sfregiare
verb
(intransitive) To recklessly hit with the tip of a (usually pointed) object, such as a weapon or finger (often used with at).

What does "stab" mean?

  1. verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.
    "The victim was stabbed twice in the arm."
  2. noun A wound or act caused by stabbing.
    "She was rushed to hospital with a stab wound."
  3. noun Informal: an attempt at something.
    "I'll take a stab at fixing the leak myself."
  4. noun A sudden, sharp pain, whether physical or emotional.
    "He felt a stab of guilt after the argument."

stab in a sentence

  • The victim was stabbed twice in the arm.
  • He accidentally stabbed himself with a fork.
  • She was rushed to hospital with a stab wound.
  • I'll take a stab at fixing the leak myself.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stab" in Italian?

"stab" in Italian is pugnalata, coltellata, pugnalare. stab means: To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.

How do you use "stab" in a sentence?

Example: "The victim was stabbed twice in the arm." In Italian, "stab" is pugnalata, coltellata, pugnalare.

Are there other ways to say "stab" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "stab": pugnalata, coltellata, pugnalare, accoltellare, sfregiare.

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