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spear

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of spear

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

she speared a pea with her fork and angrily flung it

Synonyms of spear

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

Words Related to spear

perforate, riddle

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

pinprick, poke, prick, punch, thrust

cut, knife, slice

spear

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of spear

a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade

the Roman gladiator thrust his spear triumphantly into the lionʼs side

Synonyms of spear

javelin, lance, pike, pikestaff, shaft

Words Related to spear

gaff, halberd (also halbert), harpoon, leister, trident

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