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.