Caustic and Taunting

Caustic

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

Taunting and caustic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Taunting" instead an adjective "Caustic".

Nearby Words: causticity, caustically

Taunting

Taunting adjective - Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
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Caustic and taunting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Caustic" instead an adjective "Taunting".

Nearby Words: taunt, taunted, tauntingly
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