biting | ||
1. | [ adjective ] capable of wounding | |
Synonyms: | barbed pungent nipping | |
Examples: | "a barbed compliment" "a biting aphorism" "pungent satire" |
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Related terms: | sarcastic | |
2. | [ adjective ] capable of wounding | |
Synonyms: | barbed pungent nipping mordacious | |
Examples: | "a barbed compliment" "a biting aphorism" "pungent satire" |
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Related terms: | sarcastic | |
3. | [ adjective ] causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold | |
Synonyms: | bitter | |
Examples: | "bitter cold" "a biting wind" |
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Related terms: | painful | |
Similar spelling: |
Bitting bitingly Bittinger bidding bitewing Biddinger baiting |