Barb
Barb noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
Usage example: delivered one last barb to his ex-girlfriend as he stalked away
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Synonyms for Barb
Catcall and barb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Catcall" instead a noun "Barb".
Catcall
Catcall noun - A vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval.
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Synonyms for Catcall
Nearby Words: catcalling, catcalled
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Catcall and Barb. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/catcall
Barb & Catcall. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/catcall>.
Catcall or Barb. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/catcall.
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