Acerbic and Withering

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

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Withering and acerbic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withering" instead an adjective "Acerbic".

Nearby Words: acerbity, acerb

Withering adjective - Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction.

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Acerbic and withering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acerbic" instead an adjective "Withering".

Nearby Words: wither, withered

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