Stab
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Physical Action
Stabbing is a violent action often associated with crime or cooking. The chef warned us not to stab at the meat too harshly.
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Visual Imagery
Use 'stab' to describe a sudden, quick motion with a sharp object. She stabbed the air with her finger to emphasize her point.
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Violent Connotation
Using 'stab' may evoke a sense of violence or aggression, triggering a strong emotional response. The movie scene where he stabs the villain was quite shocking.