Acerb and Brusque

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Acerb adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Usage example: a professor with a rather acerb sense of humor

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Brusque and acerb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Brusque" instead an adjective "Acerb".

Nearby Words: acerbity, acerbic

Brusque adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.

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Acerb and brusque are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acerb" instead an adjective "Brusque".

Nearby Word: brusquely

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