dart

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party Synonyms affront, barb, brickbat, cut, insult, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], epithet, gird, indignity, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slurRelated Words catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt; abuse, invective, vituperation; disapproval, opprobrium; disgrace, dishonor, shame; attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe; torment, tortureNear Antonyms accolade, commendation, compliment; acclaim, applause, praise; adulation, flattery

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out Synonyms dance, flit, flick, flicker, flirt, flitter, flutter, zipRelated Words dash, fly, sail, shoot, speed, sprint, zing, zoom; scamper, scud, scurry, scuttle, skip, skitter; meander, ramble, roam, wanderNear Antonyms float, hang, hover