Barb and Nettle

Barb

Barb noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
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Nettle and barb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nettle" instead a noun "Barb".

Nearby Words: barbed, barber, barbel

Nettle

Nettle noun - Any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae).

Barb and nettle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barb" instead a noun "Nettle".

Nearby Words: nettled, nettling
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