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
Indignity and barb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Indignity" instead a noun "Barb".
Indignity
Indignity noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
Usage example: minor indignities such as intentionally mispronouncing a person's name
Barb and indignity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barb" instead a noun "Indignity".
Nearby Word: indignation
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| last | last barb | last indignity |
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Indignity and Barb. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/indignity
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Indignity or Barb. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/indignity.
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