stubbed

Definition of stubbednext
past tense of stub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubbed
choked
Verb
  • The suit alleges the assailants also grabbed Escobedo from behind twice and choked him unconscious in a manner that could have killed him.
    City News Service, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Officers wrote Russell punched, dragged, choked, beat her.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Stubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbed. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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