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poke Antonyms

Opposite of poke

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• verb (Context 1)

To jab, prod, or push someone or something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object.

Usage Example

"He used a long iron rod to pull the glowing embers in the fireplace."

Strong
pull

• verb (Context 2)

To protrude, extend, or stick out from a surface or confining space.

Usage Example

"The first green shoots of the crocuses began to retract through the melting snow."

Strong
retract
recede

• verb (Context 3)

To make a hole or perforation in something by jabbing or thrusting.

Usage Example

"Be sure to seal a few small holes in the lid of the container so steam can escape."

Strong
seal
patch

Similar words to poke

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to poke vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

pokeweed
jab
prod
sack
bag
pierce
protrude
puncture
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• Nearby Words

pointer
poison ivy
poison oak
poke
pokeweed
poland
polar bear

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Poke. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/poke
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