Jab Synonyms

44 jab synonyms include poke, prod, dig, nudge, tap, butt, ram, elbow, shove, and punch. Jab is a verb, and its antonyms are withdraw and caress. Here are some additional synonyms for "jab" with example sentences.

Another word for Jab

44 other ways to say jab.

1. poke

  • thrust  
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  • tap  
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  • stick  
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  • stab  
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  • shove  
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  • ram  
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  • push
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  • punch  
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  • prod  
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  • prick  
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  • poke  
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  • plunge  
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  • nudge  
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  • lunge  
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  • jolt  
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  • insert  
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  • elbow  
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  • drive
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  • dig  
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  • butt  
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2. prod

  • thrust  
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  • tap  
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  • stab  
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  • shove  
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  • push
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  • punch  
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  • prod  
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  • prick  
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  • poke  
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  • plunge  
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  • nudge  
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  • lunge  
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  • jolt  
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  • elbow  
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  • drive
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  • dig  
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  • butt  
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3. vaccine

  • vaccine  
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  • vaccination  
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  • shot  
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  • inoculation  
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  • injection  
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  • immunization  
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  • booster  
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Use jab in a Sentence

A playful jab to his shoulder made him laugh.

He made a sarcastic jab about my outfit.

She winced as the nurse gave her a jab.

The boxer threw a quick jab.