Barbed and Cussed

Barbed

Barbed adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Cussed and barbed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cussed" instead an adjective "Barbed".

Nearby Words: barb, barber

Cussed

Cussed adjective - Deserving of one's condemnation or displeasure.
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Synonyms for Cussed

Barbed and cussed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barbed" instead an adjective "Cussed".

Nearby Words: cuss, cussing
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