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dart

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of 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 of dart

affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], epithet, gird, indignity, insult, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur
Words Related to dart

catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt

abuse, invective, vituperation

disapproval, opprobrium

disgrace, dishonor, shame

attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe

torment, torture
Near Antonyms of dart

accolade, commendation, compliment

acclaim, applause, praise

adulation, flattery

dart

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of dart

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 of dart

dance, flick, flicker, flirt, flit, flitter, flutter, zip
Words Related to dart

dash, fly, sail, shoot, speed, sprint, zing, zoom

scamper, scud, scurry, scuttle, skip, skitter

meander, ramble, roam, wander
Near Antonyms of dart

float, hang, hover

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