stab of

Frequency: 7.312.0 per million words

Used to describe a sudden feeling, such as pain, fear, or disappointment.

stabNOUN + PREPOSITION

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of

Examples (10)

  • He felt a sharp stab of disappointment.
  • She experienced a sudden stab of pain in her chest.
  • A stab of fear shot through her when she heard the strange noise.
  • He tried to hide the stab of jealousy he felt when he saw them together.
  • Every time he thought of his mistake, a sharp stab of guilt pierced him.
  • The unexpected news brought a sudden stab of anxiety.
  • She remembered his harsh words and felt a fresh stab of hurt.
  • A cold stab of dread ran down his spine.
  • The betrayal caused a deep stab of anguish in her soul.
  • Even years later, the memory still brought a bitter stab of regret.