Jab and Stab

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Jab

Jab noun - A quick thrust.

Usage example: gave the jellyfish on the beach a cautious jab with my stick

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Stab is a synonym for jab in poke topic. In some cases you can use "Stab" instead the word "Jab" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like attack, strike, thrust, bump. popular alternative

Stab

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

Usage example: stabbed the pesky leaf with the tines of the rake

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Synonyms for Stab

Jab is a synonym for stab in attack topic. You can use "Jab" instead the word "Stab" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as strike, bump, pierce, lunge. popular alternative

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How words are described

good	good jab	good stab
nice	nice jab	nice stab
special	special jab	special stab
long	long jab	long stab
Other adjectives: similar, direct, straight, single, obvious, simple, massive, big, vicious, quick, decent, major, final, comical, mere, extra, random, basic, last, occasional, intentional, lucky, self-deprecating.

Common collocations

arm	jab arm	stab arm
someone	jab someone	stab someone
hand	jab hand	stab hand
knife	jab knife	stab knife
Other words: opponent, times, opponents, enemies.

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