Stab

v. (bb) 1 pierce or wound with a knife etc. 2 (often foil. by at) aim a blow with such a weapon. 3 cause a sensation like being stabbed (stabbing pain). 4 hurt or distress (a person, feelings, etc.). n. 1 act of stabbing. 2 wound from this. 3 colloq. attempt. [origin unknown] stability isto’bilini n. being stable. [Latin: related to STABLE]