Jab Synonyms

jăb
To thrust against or into
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. prod
  2. poke
  3. stab
  4. dig
  5. jog
  6. blow
  7. hit
  8. pierce
  9. nudge
  10. price
  11. punch
  12. strike
  13. swing
  14. thrust
An act of thrusting into or against, as to attract attention
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. dig
  2. jog
  3. nudge
  4. poke
The act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. poke
  2. dig
  3. punch
  4. hit
  5. jabbing
  6. poking
  7. thrust
  8. thrusting

Words Related to Jab

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. touch
  2. tetanus
  3. pneumo-

Jab Sentence Examples

  • Before the sting of his words had time to penetrate, Justin paused, throwing a quick jab to Denton's mouth.

  • It was followed by a quick jab with a needle.

  • This move can be combined with a jab with the opposite arm to increase difficulty.

  • The man's arm came back and then forward in a jab.

  • She was worried and tired already, and his latest jab didn't buoy her spirits at all.

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