try to stab

Frequency: 6.46.5 per million words

To attempt to stab someone.

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Examples (10)

  • The assailant tried to stab him with a broken bottle.
  • During the altercation, he reportedly tried to stab a police officer.
  • She felt threatened when the stranger suddenly tried to stab her.
  • Anyone who tries to stab another person will face severe legal repercussions.
  • The victim bravely fought back as the attacker tried to stab him repeatedly.
  • Despite the heated argument, he never actually tried to stab his opponent.
  • The quick-thinking witness prevented the suspect from being able to try to stab the cashier.
  • In his delirium, he might try to stab anything or anyone nearby.
  • "Do not try to stab anyone, no matter how angry you are," the officer warned.
  • Witnesses saw the man try to stab the victim multiple times before fleeing.