Nipping and Scathing

Nipping

Nipping adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.

Scathing and nipping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scathing" instead an adjective "Nipping".

Nearby Words: nip, nippy, nipped, nipper

Scathing

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

Nipping and scathing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nipping" instead an adjective "Scathing".

Nearby Words: scathe, scathed, scathingly
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