stubbed

Definition of stubbednext
past tense of stub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubbed
choked
Verb
  • The woman told officers during an argument, Dickson pushed her into a dresser, choked her and slammed her head into the wall.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Manning allegedly punched and kicked Hartman in the face and torso, scratched her, choked her and grabbed her by the hair and slammed her against the floor and wall.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Stubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbed. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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