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barb vs slam

slam vs barb

barb and slam both are nouns.

barb and slam both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
barb Yes No Yes No
slam Yes No Yes No
As nouns, barb and slam are synonyms defined as:
  • barb and slam: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Other synonyms of barb include dig, gibe, jibe, shaft, shot.
barb (noun) slam (noun)
one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
the pointed part of barbed wire a forceful impact that makes a loud noise
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects
barb (verb) slam (verb)
provide with barbs strike violently
close violently
throw violently
dance the slam dance
Difference between barb and slam

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