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lunge

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of lunge

a quick thrust

  • anticipated the swordsman's lunge and jumped aside to avoid being stabbed
Synonyms of lunge

dab, dig, jab, poke
Words Related to lunge

punch

stab, stick

push, shove

jam, jerk, jog, nudge

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