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
Opprobrium and barb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Opprobrium" instead a noun "Barb".
Opprobrium
Opprobrium noun - A cause of shame.
Barb and opprobrium are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barb" instead a noun "Opprobrium".
Nearby Word: opprobrious
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Opprobrium and Barb. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/opprobrium
Barb & Opprobrium. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/opprobrium>.
Opprobrium or Barb. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/opprobrium.
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