Jab and Put-down

Jab noun - A quick thrust.

Put-down and jab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Put-down" instead a noun "Jab".

Put-down noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

Jab and put-down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jab" instead a noun phrase "Put-down".