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spear
verb
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spear

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Definition of spear:

spear (verb):
pierce with a spear.
a weapon consisting of a long pole with a sharp point

Synonyms for spear:

bayonet
empale
gore
harpoon
impale
jab
lance
peck
pick
pierce
pink
poke
punch
puncture
run through
skewer
slice
spike
spit
stab
stick
transfix

Antonyms for spear:

aid
assist
cure
heal
help
increase
rise
unite

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