jab - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for jab ?

Here are the synonyms for jab , a list of similar words for jab from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

Synonyms

• dig
• jab

More generic

• touch
• touching

Noun

a quick short straight punch

Synonyms

• jab

More generic

• biff
• clout
• lick
• poke
• punch
• slug

Noun

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

Synonyms

• jab
• jabbing
• poke
• poking
• thrust
• thrusting

More generic

• gesture

Verb

poke or thrust abruptly

Synonyms

• dig
• jab
• poke
• prod
• stab

More generic

• thrust

Verb

stab or pierce

Synonyms

• jab
• stab

More generic

• thrust

More specific

• goad
• prick

Verb

strike or punch with quick and short blows

Synonyms

• jab

More generic

• strike

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