Acerb and Cutting

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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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Cutting is a synonym for acerb in caustic topic. In some cases you can use "Cutting" instead an adjective "Acerb".

Nearby Words: acerbity, acerbic

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

Usage example: her cutting comments serve only one purpose: to make someone cry

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Acerb is a synonym for cutting. (North American) You can use "Acerb" instead an adjective "Cutting".

Nearby Words: cut, cutter

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