biting
- adjective
- /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
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- The article was filled with biting commentary on the political climate, making it a provocative read.
It's a, it's a biting comedy about the about class.
- It's a, it's a biting comedy about the about class.
- They weren't mean, but just not very biting.
Examples
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Many critics praised the film for its biting humor, which expertly lampooned societal norms.
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He's got some very biting descriptions of of that sort of thing.
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It's a, it's a biting comedy about the about class.
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There are some real sort of biting moments.
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Who the heck is Jordan Peele's biting criticism?
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Biting tongue pose, biting tongues just like this.
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That's not ripping, that's biting, That's cheating.
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Her biting remarks during the debate left little room for her opponent to respond.
Synonyms
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4.2
Harsh critical words or actions that hurt others
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7.0
Very harsh words or writing that attack someone
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6.5
Sharp, biting words that can hurt or shock people
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6.7
Words said to hurt or criticize someone
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6.7
A sharp, biting remark that hurts or criticizes
Very critical and hurtful in speech or writing
Harsh or hurtful in a way that makes someone feel upset
Saying harsh words to criticize someone or something
Sharp and unkind in a way that hurts people's feelings
A sharp, biting tone in speech or writing that criticizes
Showing strong hate and trying to hurt someone
Saying harsh, mean things that hurt people
Antonyms
Compounds
- Informal
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4.2
Making you feel very nervous and excited while you wait to see what happens
- Specialized
A small wingless insect that lives on birds and eats their feathers and skin
How Harsh
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Biting comes from the verb bite, which means 'to bite'. A 'biting' remark is like a small, sharp bite from words that 'sting' and hurt, so biting means very sharp or hurtful criticism.