Motion to strike? Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Motion to strike? crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on September 14 2023 in the popular New York Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Motion to strike? has a total of 4 letters.

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99%STABMotion to strike?New York Times

Definition

To pierce with a pointed weapon; to wound or kill by the thrust of a pointed instrument; as, to stab a man with a dagger; also, to thrust; as, to stab a dagger into a person.
Fig.: To injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander; as, to stab a person's reputation.
To give a wound with a pointed weapon; to pierce; to thrust with a pointed weapon.
To wound or pain, as if with a pointed weapon.
The thrust of a pointed weapon.
A wound with a sharp-pointed weapon; as, to fall by the stab an assassin.
Fig.: An injury inflicted covertly or suddenly; as, a stab given to character.

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  • New York Times: Sep 14, 2023

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