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jab

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of jab

a quick thrust

I gave the jellyfish on the beach a cautious jab with my stick.

Synonyms of jab

dab, dig, lunge, poke

Words Related to jab

jam, jerk, jog, nudge

jab

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of jab

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

jabbed a pickle and tossed it on the plate

Synonyms of jab

gore, harpoon, impale, lance, peck, pick, pierce, pink, puncture, run through, skewer, spear, spike, spit, stab, stick, transfix

Words Related to jab

perforate, riddle

bayonet, dirk, gimlet, pike, poniard, prong, quill

pinprick, poke, prick, punch, thrust

cut, knife, slice

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