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bit·ing
 biting
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- pronunciation:
- baI
tIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
stinging; smarting.
biting cold- synonyms:
- bitter, cutting, penetrating, piercing, stinging
- antonyms:
- balmy
- similar words:
- acrid, harsh, nipping, sharp, smarting
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| definition 2: |
sarcastic; caustic.
his biting retort- synonyms:
- acidulous, acrid, caustic, pungent, sarcastic, sharp-tongued
- antonyms:
- gentle, mild
- similar words:
- acerbic, acid, bitter, critical, cutting, incisive, mordant, piercing, scathing, sharp, stinging, tart, trenchant
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| definition 3: |
sharp; incisive.
a biting commentary- synonyms:
- incisive, mordant, penetrating, sharp, trenchant
- similar words:
- acute, astute, canny, keen, shrewd, smart, tart
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| related words: |
abrasive, pointed, rough, satirical, spicy |
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| derivation: |
bitingly (adv.) |
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