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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of barb

The last time Germany had snap elections was in 2005, when they were called by Chancellor Gerhard Schroder, who subsequently lost to Angela Merkel. Trading barbs The German chancellor and Lindner criticized each other in separate press conferences on Wednesday. —Nadine Schmidt, CNN, 7 Nov. 2024

In between her many, many self-effacing barbs, Glaser slid in some stingers about the guests seated before her. —Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025

Occasional political barbs are folded in the tracklist, albeit a little more subtle than those found on Some Time in New York City. —Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024

Healy and Banks began trading barbs last week after Healy criticized her over her post commenting on Charli XCX’s appearance. —Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024