Barb
Barb noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
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Synonyms for Barb
Contemptuousness and barb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contemptuousness" instead a noun "Barb".
Contemptuousness
Contemptuousness noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Barb and contemptuousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barb" instead a noun "Contemptuousness".
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Contemptuousness and Barb. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/contemptuousness
Barb & Contemptuousness. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/contemptuousness>.
Contemptuousness or Barb. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/contemptuousness.
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