Poke Synonyms and Antonyms

pōk
(boxing) a blow with the fist
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. jab
  2. punch
  3. thrust
  4. jabbing
  5. clout
  6. poking
  7. lick
  8. biff
  9. thrusting
  10. slug
To thrust against or into
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. jab
  2. dig
  3. prod
  4. intrude
  5. jog
  6. nudge
  7. pry
  8. awaken
  9. blow
  10. bonnet
  11. bulge
  12. dally
  13. dawdle
  14. delay
  15. drag
  16. excite
  17. gore
  18. grope
  19. hook
  20. job
  21. lag
  22. loiter
  23. meddle
  24. horn in
  25. mosey
  26. probe
  27. punch
  28. push
  29. putter
  30. sack
  31. shove
  32. snoop
  33. stab
  34. stir
  35. stir-up
  36. thrust
  37. nose
To cause to stick out
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. push
  2. jab
  3. punch
  4. shove
  5. thump
  6. crowd
  7. thrust
  8. pound
To look into or inquire about curiously, inquisitively, or in a meddlesome fashion
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. pry
  2. snoop
An act of thrusting into or against, as to attract attention
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. dig
  2. jab
  3. jog
  4. nudge
To reach about or search blindly or uncertainly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. feel
  2. fumble
  3. grabble
  4. grope
To go or move slowly so that progress is hindered
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. dally
  2. dawdle
  3. delay
  4. dilly-dally
  5. drag
  6. lag
  7. linger
  8. loiter
  9. procrastinate
  10. tarry
  11. trail
Antonyms:
  1. rush
A bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. sack
  2. paper bag
  3. carrier-bag
Tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pigeon berry
  2. garget
  3. scoke
  4. phytolacca-americana
Interfere, snoop
(Verb)
Antonyms:
  1. leave-alone

Words Related to Poke

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.

Poke Sentence Examples

  • Let pieces poke out for a truly messy look.

  • This was awkard at first as it kept running in but soon enough it was big enough to poke an upside down head into.

  • They'll poke and prod any type of hole, and this can be dangerous when the holes are a part of an electrical outlet.

  • If your hands are shaky or if you are afraid you might poke him, don't try pinning the boutonniere yourself.

  • Cover the jar with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in the top to allow the mixture to breathe.

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