POKES Antonyms

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

• a quick short straight punch

• the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

• poke or thrust abruptly

• strike or punch with quick and short blows

• stab or pierce

• the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)

• make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

• come into rough contact with while moving

• a slight push or shake

• to push against gently

• push into action by pestering or annoying gently

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons

• a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches

• a light kiss

• bite by a bird

• hit lightly with a picking motion

• eat by pecking at, like a bird

• kiss lightly

• eat like a bird

• bother persistently with trivial complaints

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

• to push against gently

• urge on; cause to act

• poke or thrust abruptly

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

• the force used in pushing

• enterprising or ambitious drive

• an electrical switch operated by pressing

• an effort to advance

• move with force

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• press against forcefully without moving

• approach a certain age or speed

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

• move strenuously and with effort

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

• the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)

• come into rough contact with while moving

• push roughly

• press or force

• the force used in pushing

• a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

• the act of applying force to propel something

• verbal criticism

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

• push forcefully

• press or force

• make a thrusting forward movement

• impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

• penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

• force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

• push violently in a specified direction

• place or put with great energy