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gibe vs barb

barb vs gibe

gibe and barb both are nouns.

gibe and barb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gibe Yes No Yes No
barb Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gibe and barb are synonyms defined as:
  • gibe and barb: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Other synonyms of gibe include dig, jibe, shaft, shot, slam.
gibe (noun) barb (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather
a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
the pointed part of barbed wire
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
gibe (verb) barb (verb)
laugh at with contempt and derision provide with barbs
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between gibe and barb

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