Poniard (Verb)
Meaning
Stab with a poniard.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The assassin managed to poniard his target in the crowded market before escaping into the shadows.
- He drew a dagger and attempted to poniard the unsuspecting guard.
- In a fit of rage, she tried to poniard her husband with a letter opener.
- King Henry was stabbed and then finally ponarded in his bed by the conspirators.
- As a seasoned fighter, the mercenary knew just where to poniard his opponent for maximum effect.