Acerb and Hurtful

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

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

Nearby Words: acerbity, acerbic

Hurtful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

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Acerb and hurtful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acerb" instead an adjective "Hurtful".

Nearby Words: hurt, hurting

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