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STUB Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word stub. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word stub. (close relations)
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counterfoil
nounn
noun

• the part of a check that is retained as a record

extinguish
verbv
verb

• extinguish by crushing

• put an end to; kill

• put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

• terminate, end, or take out

• kill in large numbers

nub
nounn
noun

• a small lump or protuberance

• a small piece

• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

check stub
nounn
noun

• the part of a check that is retained as a record

crush out
verbv
verb

• extinguish by crushing

press out
verbv
verb

• extinguish by crushing

• obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

• press from a plastic

stub out
verbv
verb

• extinguish by crushing

ticket stub
nounn
noun

• a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt

Best Hypernyms For STUB

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stub, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
part deracinate extinguish extirpate hit piece portion quench receipt record strike uproot
Phrases (8)
blow outcollide withimpinge onplant partplant structureroot outrun intosnuff out
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