stubbed

Definition of stubbednext
past tense of stub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubbed
choked
Verb
  • On the day Ujlaky vanished, prosecutors alleged Dickey choked her by wrapping a ligature around her neck before raping her and slashing her throat, according to a criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE.
    KC Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The petition, which was granted by a federal judge, cites reports alleging that guards at the facility choked and asphyxiated Campos.
    Laura Romero, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Stubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbed. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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