Stab and Spike

Similar meaning words

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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Spike is a synonym for stab in knife topic. In some cases you can use "Spike" instead a verb "Stab".

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

Usage example: scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey

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Stab is a synonym for spike in action topic. You can use "Stab" instead a verb "Spike", if it concerns topics such as pierce.

Nearby Words: spiked, spiky, spiking

long	long stab	long spike
similar	similar stab	similar spike
brief	brief stab	brief spike
original	original stab	original spike
Other adjectives: straight, single, obvious, nasty, massive, great, serious, bad, infamous, poisoned, major, final, gigantic, random, last, sudden.

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