Synonyms of barb

barb

noun

ˈbärb 

as in insult

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

• insult
• offence
• sarcasm
• outrage
• dart
• diss
• indignity
• epithet
• slap
• slur
• poke
• attack
• brickbat
• affront
• slight
• name
• personality
• jibe
• offense
• dis
• taunt
• gibe
• criticism
• put-down
• disgrace
• cut
• gird
• invective
• sneer
• vituperation
• dig
• quip
• abuse
• jeer
• shame
• mock
• disapproval
• swipe
• opprobrium
• catcall
• dishonor
• torture
• knock
• torment
• slam

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliment
• praise
• commendation
• applause
• acclaim
• flattery
• accolade
• adulation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of barb

Following the post, Altman and Musk have traded barbs on the platform, with Musk, who’s in an ongoing lawsuit with OpenAI, sharing former posts critical of Trump from Altman to his own X page. —Donald Judd, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025

Biden, then Barack Obama's vice president, frequently traded barbs with Trump while campaigning for then-Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. —Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025

Advertisement Scenes of sheer devastation in L.A. — from Altadena to the Palisades to Pacific Coast Highway — have been met with finger-pointing and barbs traded at the highest levels of government. —Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025

The barbs between both sides have already started, with longtime South Florida sports reporter Ethan Skolnick dropping the following report following Butler's declaration. —Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025