jab
The word “jab” has 1 syllable: jab
It's pronounced as /dʒæb/
What is synonym and antonym for jab?
In the thesaurus, “jab” has 52 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jab along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jab
- bayonet
- blow
- buck
- bump
- bunt
- cut
- dab
- dig
- dirk
- gimlet
- gore
- harpoon
- hit
- impale
- jam
- jerk
- jog
- knife
- lance
- lunge
- nudge
- peck
- perforate
- pick
- pierce
- pike
- pink
- pinprick
- poke
- poniard
- prick
- prod
- prong
- punch
- puncture
- push
- quill
- riddle
- run through
- shove
- skewer
- slice
- spear
- spike
- spindle
- spit
- stab
- stick
- tap
- thrust
- transfix
- transpierce
Antonyms for jab
- discourage
- dissuade
- pull
- repress
Meanings of jab
- noun
- A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion.
- A short straight punch.
- A medical injection.
- A vaccination, whether or not delivered via conventional injection.
- A mild verbal insult.
- verb
- To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
- To deliver a quick punch.
- To give someone an injection.
Example Sentences
- The boxer delivered a quick jab to his opponent's face.
- As the conversation became heated, she couldn't resist taking a verbal jab.
- The nurse administered the flu vaccine with a gentle jab.
- In the sparring match, the fighter strategically dodged a powerful jab.
- His witty sense of humor often included a playful jab at his friends.
On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jab, such as: bayonet, blow, buck, bump, bunt, cut, dab.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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babbler
- babblemouth
- babler
- bag of wind
- bigmouth
- blab
- blabber
- blabberer
- blabbermouth
- blatherer
- blatherskite
- blowhard
- busybody
- cackler
- chatterbox
- chatterer
- circulator
- conversationalist
- converser
- debater
- discourser
- flibbertigibbet
- gabber
- gabbler
- gasbag
- gossip
- gossiper
- gossipmonger
- informer
- interlocutor
- jabberer
- jay
- lecturer
- loudmouth
- magpie
- meddler
- motor-mouth
- motormouth
- newsmonger
- orator
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- rumormonger
- scandalizer
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- snoop
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- t
- tabby
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- taleteller
- talker
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- tattletale
- telltale
- whisperer
- windbag
- yapper