stab

a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience"

a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him"

informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting"

use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death"

stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"

poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"