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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

punch

stab, stick

push, shove

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

spindle

perforate, riddle

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

pinprick, poke, prick, punch, thrust

cut, knife, slice

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  1. See words that rhyme with jab Dictionary: Definition of jab Spanish Central: Translation of jab Nglish: Translation of jab for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of jab for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about jab

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