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JAB: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for JAB?

Need another word that means the same as “jab”? Find 37 synonyms for “jab” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Jab” are: stab, dig, poke, prod, nudge, tap, butt, ram, elbow, shove, punch, jolt, thrust, stick, drive, push, force, sink, jabbing, poking, thrusting, injection, inoculation, immunization, vaccination, booster

Jab as a Noun

Definitions of "Jab" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “jab” as a noun can have the following definitions:

  • The act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow.
  • A hypodermic injection, especially a vaccination.
  • A quick short straight punch.
  • A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow.
  • A sharp, painful sensation or feeling.
  • A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist.

Synonyms of "Jab" as a noun (19 Words)

boosterA device for increasing electrical voltage or signal strength.
A booster injection.
digAn act or spell of digging.
She never missed an opportunity to have a dig at him.
elbowA thing resembling an elbow in particular a piece of piping bent through an angle.
She propped herself up on one elbow.
immunizationThe action of making a person or animal immune to infection, typically by inoculation.
We recommend influenza immunization for all employees.
injectionThe entry or placing of a spacecraft or other object into an orbit or trajectory.
A morphine injection.
inoculationTaking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease.
A course of inoculations.
jabbingA sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow.
joltAn abrupt spasmodic movement.
All the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers.
nudgeA slight push or shake.
She appreciated the nudge to her memory.
pokeA sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow.
She gave the fire a poke.
pokingA sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow.
punchAn iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings normally served in a punch bowl.
He reeled under the well aimed punch.
shoveThe act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something.
He gave the door a shove.
tapA taproom.
The air supply tap.
thrustingA sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow.
He made a thrusting motion with his fist.
vaccinationThe scar left following inoculation with a vaccine.
If you think you need a flu vaccination check with your doctor.

Usage Examples of "Jab" as a noun

  • A jab of envy.
  • He warned me with a jab with his finger.
  • An anti-tetanus jab.
  • A jab in the stomach.

Jab as a Verb

Definitions of "Jab" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “jab” as a verb can have the following definitions:

  • Roughly or quickly thrust (a sharp or pointed object) someone or something.
  • Poke or thrust abruptly.
  • Stab or pierce.
  • Poke roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed.
  • Strike or punch with quick and short blows.

Synonyms of "Jab" as a verb (18 Words)

digRemove harvest or recover by digging.
Dig your foot into the floor.
driveStrike with a driver as in teeing off.
Nails are driven through the boards.
elbowMove by pushing past people with one s elbows.
One player had elbowed another in the face.
forceTake by force.
The plane might have been forced down by fighters.
joltDisturb (someone’s) composure.
A surge in the crowd behind him jolted him forwards.
nudgeCoax or gently encourage (someone) to do something.
We have to nudge the politicians in the right direction.
pokeProd and stir a fire with a poker to make it burn more fiercely.
They sniffed felt and poked at everything they bought.
punchDrive forcibly as if by a punch.
The nail punched through the wall.
pushMake strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby.
The liberal party pushed for reforms.
ramUndergo damage or destruction on impact.
The stolen car rammed into the front of the house.
shoveUsed to express angry dismissal of something.
She shoved the books into her briefcase.
sinkFall or sink heavily.
The players were sinking a few post match lagers.
stabStab or pierce.
A stitch stabbed at her side.
stickCome or be in close contact with stick or hold together and resist separation.
Stick the photo onto the corkboard.
tapMake light repeated taps on a surface.
Tap beer in a bar.

Usage Examples of "Jab" as a verb

  • She jabbed the fork into the earth.
  • He jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife.
  • She jabbed him in his ribs.
  • He jabbed at the air with his finger.
  • He jabbed his finger into her ribs.
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