Pungent and Rough

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

Usage example: a pungent put-down that she will not soon forget

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Rough and pungent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Pungent".

Nearby Word: pungency

Rough adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.

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Pungent and rough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pungent" instead an adjective "Rough".

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