Barb and Resentment

Barb

Barb noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
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Synonyms for Barb

Resentment and barb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resentment" instead a noun "Barb".

Nearby Words: barbed, barber, barbel

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".

Nearby Words: resentful, resented, resenting

How words are described

massive massive barb massive resentment
hidden hidden barb hidden resentment
verbal verbal barb verbal resentment
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