stab, v. [pierce], [thrust], [gore], transfix; [backbite], malign.

stab, n. [thrust], [wound], stoccado.

stability, n. fixedness, firmness, [permanence], [constancy], steadiness. Antonyms: instability, unsteadiness.

stable, a. [steady], [firm], [immovable], [unwavering], [constant], [permanent].

stable, n. [barn]; mews. Associated words: paddock, equerry.

stableman, n. [groom], [hostler].

stack, n. [pile], rick.

staff, n. [rod], [stick], cane; truncheon; mace; crozier; [support]; bourdon.

stag, n. hart.

stage, n. [platform], [rostrum]; [scaffold], staging; [theater], playhouse, [arena], boards; degree, [step], [point]; drama. Associated words: histrionic, histrionism, histrionicism, proscenium, postscenium, parascenium, coulisse, [wing].