Barb
Barb noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
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Resentment and barb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resentment" instead a noun "Barb".
Resentment
Resentment noun - The feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity.
Usage example: my resentment at being spoken to like I'm stupid
Barb and resentment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barb" instead a noun "Resentment".
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Resentment and Barb. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/resentment
Barb & Resentment. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/resentment>.
Resentment or Barb. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/barb/resentment.
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