Barb and Provocation

Barb

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

Nearby Words: barbed, barber, barbel

Provocation

Provocation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.

Barb and provocation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barb" instead a noun "Provocation".

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