Abuse
Sarcasm
Sarcasm noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
Usage example: I know you're not happy, but there's no need to resort to petty sarcasms to make your point
Nearby Words: sarcastic, sarcastically
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Sarcasm and Abuse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abuse/sarcasm
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