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poke vs thump

thump vs poke

poke and thump both are nouns.

poke and thump both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poke Yes No Yes No
thump Yes No Yes No
As verbs, poke and thump are synonyms defined as:
  • poke and thump: hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
Other synonyms of poke include pound.
poke (noun) thump (noun)
(boxing) a blow with the fist a heavy blow with the hand
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
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
poke (verb) thump (verb)
make a hole by poking hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
poke or thrust abruptly move rhythmically
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument make a dull sound
stir by poking
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Difference between poke and thump

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