JAB Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word jab. (close relations)
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| dig | verbv | |||||
noun • the site of an archeological exploration • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect • a small gouge (as in the cover of a book) • the act of digging • the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow verb • turn up, loosen, or remove earth • create by digging • work hard • remove, harvest, or recover by digging • thrust down or into • remove the inner part or the core of • poke or thrust abruptly • get the meaning of something | ||||||
| poke | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • 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 • someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind • a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • poke or thrust abruptly • search or inquire in a meddlesome way • stir by poking • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument • make a hole by poking | ||||||
| stab | verbv | |||||
noun • a sudden sharp feeling • a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument • informal words for any attempt or effort verb • use a knife on • stab or pierce • poke or thrust abruptly | ||||||
| lunge | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of moving forward suddenly • (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward verb • make a thrusting forward movement | ||||||
| nudge | verbv | |||||
noun • a slight push or shake verb • to push against gently • push into action by pestering or annoying gently | ||||||
| punch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (boxing) a blow with the fist • an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl • a tool for making holes or indentations verb • deliver a quick blow to • drive forcibly as if by a punch • make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation | ||||||
| push | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of applying force in order to move something away • the force used in pushing • enterprising or ambitious drive • an electrical switch operated by pressing • an effort to advance verb • move with force • press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • press against forcefully without moving • approach a certain age or speed • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) • move strenuously and with effort • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | ||||||
| jabbing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) | ||||||
| poking | verbv | |||||
noun • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) | ||||||
| thrusting | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) | ||||||
