jabbing
The word “jabbing” has 2 syllables: jab-bing
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒæbɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for jabbing?
In the thesaurus, “jabbing” has 57 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jabbing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jabbing
- bayoneting
- bayonetting
- clawlike
- cutting
- daggerlike
- dirking
- edged
- edgy
- gimleting
- goring
- ground
- harpooning
- honed
- impaling
- jagged
- keen
- knifelike
- knifing
- lacerating
- lancing
- pecking
- perforating
- picking
- piercing
- piking
- pinking
- pinpricking
- pointed
- pointy
- poking
- poniarding
- pricking
- pronging
- punching
- puncturing
- quilling
- riddling
- running through
- scratching
- sharp
- sharpened
- skewering
- slicing
- spearing
- spikey
- spiking
- spiky
- spindling
- spitting
- stabbing
- sticking
- stropped
- thrusting
- transfixing
- transpiercing
- trenchant
- whetted
Antonyms for jabbing
- blunt
- blunted
- dull
- dulled
- even
- flat
- level
- obtuse
- rounded
- slick
- smooth
- soft
Meanings of jabbing
- verb
- To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
- To deliver a quick punch.
- To give someone an injection.
- noun
- A motion or gesture that jabs; a jab.
Example Sentences
- The boxer demonstrated impressive speed and precision in his jabbing technique during the match.
- As the chef prepared the ingredients, the rhythmic sound of the knife jabbing into vegetables filled the kitchen.
- The political cartoon depicted two rivals engaged in a verbal duel, each jabbing the other with pointed arguments.
- During the intense tennis match, players focused on their footwork and quick jabbing movements to gain an advantage.
- The comedian kept the audience in stitches with witty remarks, skillfully jabbing at societal quirks and norms.
On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jabbing, such as: bayoneting, bayonetting, blunt, blunted, clawlike, cutting, daggerlike.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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