JABBING Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word jabbing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for JABBING
Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
poking | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) | ||||||||
thrusting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) | ||||||||
piercing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||||
pricking | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of puncturing with a small point | ||||||||
prodding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something | ||||||||
pushing | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of applying force in order to move something away | ||||||||
stabbing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • causing physical or especially psychological injury • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||||
lancing | verbv | |||||||
noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish • a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions verb • move quickly, as if by cutting one's way • pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight • open by piercing with a lancet | ||||||||
puncturing | verbv | |||||||
noun • loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object • a small hole made by a sharp object • the act of puncturing or perforating verb • pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into • make by piercing • reduce or lessen the size or importance of • cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing • be pierced or punctured | ||||||||
shoving | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something) verb • come into rough contact with while moving • push roughly • press or force | ||||||||
spearing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish verb • pierce with a spear • thrust up like a spear | ||||||||
dig | verbv | |||||||
noun • the site of an archeological exploration • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect • a small gouge (as in the cover of a book) • the act of digging • the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow verb • turn up, loosen, or remove earth • create by digging • work hard • remove, harvest, or recover by digging • thrust down or into • remove the inner part or the core of • poke or thrust abruptly • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
poke | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous • someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind • a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • poke or thrust abruptly • search or inquire in a meddlesome way • stir by poking • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument • make a hole by poking | ||||||||
stab | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sudden sharp feeling • a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument • informal words for any attempt or effort verb • use a knife on • stab or pierce • poke or thrust abruptly |