tratar de apuñalar

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to try to stab
El ladrón trató de apuñalar al guardia de seguridad que lo sorprendió robando.The thief tried to stab the security guard who caught him stealing.
b. to stab at
Uno de los dos hombres sacó un puñal y trató de apuñalar al otro.One of the two men pulled out a knife and stabbed at the other.
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