Jab
Poke
Synonyms: Poke, dig, tap, ram, shove, jolt, thrust, push, stick, drive, prod, nudge, butt, elbow, punch, prick, stab, plunge, insert, and lunge.
Prod
Synonyms: Poke, dig, tap, elbow, punch, prick, stab, plunge, lunge, prod, nudge, butt, shove, jolt, thrust, push, and drive.
Vaccine
Synonyms: Vaccination, inoculation, shot, booster, vaccine, immunization, and injection.
Example Sentences
The boxer threw a quick jab.
She winced as the nurse gave her a jab.
He made a sarcastic jab about my outfit.
A playful jab to his shoulder made him laugh.
The vaccine requires just one jab.