Stab
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object. A wound made by stabbing. Pain inflicted on a person's feelings. An attempt. Criticism.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To pierce or to wound with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger. To aim a blow with a weapon or a finger (at someone or something). To aim a blow with a weapon or a finger. To cause a sharp, painful sensation.
Thrust
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make advance with force.To force something upon someone.To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.The primary effort; the goal.
Example sentence: When you're thrust into litigation, you obviously have to make sure you're prepared to deal with that.