JABBING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

jabbing 1 of 2

adjective

as in stabbing

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jabbing

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verb

present participle of jab

as in puncturing

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object jabbed a pickle and tossed it on the plate

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When handcuffed by investigators, Thakor denied jabbing his wife with a knife. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Years ago, after Jake died, my instinct as a medical student was anger — clenching my teeth and jabbing a pen into my notepad, making a line of inky holes along the margin. — Caroline Cherston, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026 That’s partly the result of actions by Curtis, like taking customer’s phone calls and jabbing at a competitor on social media. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The show ushered in a new era of winking, elbow-jabbing meta-musicals. — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 26 June 2026 The audience groaned, while Vergara and Mel B screamed for Strange to stop jabbing at his partner through the box. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026 The threats just keep jabbing at America’s borders. — Donald G. McNeil Jr, Washington Post, 1 June 2026 The president has kept up his criticism of Leo, jabbing the pope in a May 4 interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on the eve of Rubio’s visit. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 6 May 2026 In the 10 months since, Colbert has not held back, regularly jabbing his network, its new owners’ cozy relationship with the president and reports that his show was hemorrhaging $40 million a year. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jabbing

Adjective

The trailer for the film, which came out today, is shockingly sweet for a comedian whose work is typically lacerating.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
But Sinner, with his lacerating groundstrokes and impeccable anticipation, has a returning edge over Zverev.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of lacerating

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Azaria was sentenced to 18 months in prison for killing Abdel Fattah al-Sharif, who was one of two men accused of stabbing another Israeli soldier in Hebron.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Anthony, 19, was convicted more than a year after fatally stabbing Metcalf, 17, during a regional high school track meet at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on April 2, 2025.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of stabbing

Adjective

Iris Law’s piecey pixie is parted to the side, with soft texture and a jagged, wispy bang for some edge.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
In South Africa’s northernmost province, under a cavernous expanse of jagged gray rock, lies a mineral treasure trove that could play a pivotal role in the country’s relationship with global superpowers.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of jagged

Verb

The shrapnel tore through the metal surrounding the engine, shattering the window at row 11, leaving a dent in the plane near row 8 and puncturing the body below the wing, as well as gouging and denting the tail, the NTSB said.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
According to the company website, the glove is designed to disrupt sensory nerves without puncturing or burning the skin.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of puncturing

Verb

Most leaders are sticking the initial demands contained in the African Union’s position on the issue adopted in 2005, which includes a demand for at least two permanent seats on the Security Council.

— Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Most leaders are sticking the initial demands contained in the African Union's position on the issue adopted in 2005, which includes a demand for at least two permanent seats on the Security Council.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

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