Stab dream meaning is explained below using 11 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball

also see Knife

1- To be stabbed in a dream indicates our ability to be hurt.

To stab someone is, conversely, to be prepared to hurt. Since a stab wound is penetrative it obviously has connections with aggressive masculine sexuality, but also with the faculty of being able to get straight to the point.

2- When we make ourselves vulnerable we are open to being hurt. Often a stab is a quick way of achieving a result.

For instance, to be stabbing at something rather than somebody would suggest the need to break through some kind of shell or barrier in order to proceed.

3- When we realise that we can use particular skills, they can assume an almost ritualistic feeling. Fighting and stabbing can then be appreciated as a means of spiritual discipline (as in martial arts). We need to understand appropriate behaviour.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 2 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: When we make ourselves vulnerable we are open to being hurt. Often a stab is a quick way of achieving a result.

For instance, to be stabbing at something rather than somebody would suggest the need to break through some kind of shell or barrier in order to proceed.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — myjellybean

If you dream of being stabbed, you may be experiencing feelings of defensiveness and lack of power. It can also mean you feel betrayed by someone you trusted.

To dream that you stab someone indicates your fear of betrayal and your untrusting nature. You may be too much on the defensive.

Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous

Gives gender-specific: Since a stab wound is penetrative it has obvious connections with aggressive masculine sexuality and will have this meaning in feminine dreams. In a man’s dream it is more likely to be to do with his ability to get straight to the point.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — Versatile - Anonymous

When we realize that we can use particular skills, they can assume an almost ritualistic feeling. Fighting and stabbing movements (as in martial arts) are a means of spiritual discipline. We need to understand appropriate behaviour.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: To be stabbed in a dream indicates our ability to be hurt.

To stab someone is, conversely, to be prepared to hurt but also with the faculty of being able to get straight to the point.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. If stabbing someone, an expression of hostility.

2. Encour­agement to “take a stab at something.” 3. One feels that one is being “stabbed in the back by someone.”

Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 8 — Tony Crisp

Feeling ‘wounded’ by someone else’s remarks, actions or attitude, aggressive sexuality.

See weapons.

Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 9 — Margaret Hamilton

To wound one’s spirit with sharp words; see “knife”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 10 — Klaus Vollmar

See Needle, Sting.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 11 — Betty Bethards

See Knife.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols Author: Betty Bethards