Jab and Pound

Jab

Jab verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.

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Pound and jab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pound" instead the word "Jab" as a verb or a noun.

Pound verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Usage example: pounding nails into boards all day long

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Jab and pound are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jab" instead the word "Pound" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: pounded, pounding, poundage, pounder

good	good jab	good pound
normal	normal jab	normal pound
single	single jab	single pound
simple	simple jab	simple pound
Other adjectives: powerful, massive, big, weak, little, final, extra, last.

And it, in itself, is a jab at games that set you up to fail - as with the baby/puppy game - and try to morally pound you into the dirt for failing.

Source: Video Game / The Stanley Parable

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