Synonyms of barbs

barbs

noun

plural of barb

as in insults

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings

delivered one last barb to his ex-girlfriend as he stalked away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insults
• sarcasms
• offences
• outrages
• indignities
• epithets
• darts
• brickbats
• slights
• slurs
• pokes
• attacks
• affronts
• slaps
• personalities
• names
• digs
• offenses
• jibes
• disses
• put-downs
• taunts
• gibes
• girds
• criticisms
• cuts
• invectives
• jeers
• sneers
• dises
• disgraces
• quips
• vituperations
• catcalls
• abuses
• mocks
• swipes
• shames
• disapprovals
• tortures
• torments
• knocks
• opprobriums
• slams
• dishonors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• commendations
• accolades
• praises
• acclaim
• flatteries
• applauses
• adulations