PUNGENCE Synonyms

• a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person

• a small amount of solid food; a mouthful

• a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin

• a light informal meal

• (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait

• wit having a sharp and caustic quality

• a strong odor or taste property

• the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws

• a portion removed from the whole

• to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

• cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

• penetrate or cut, as with a knife

• deliver a sting to

• general activity and motion

• animation and energy in action or expression

• having an appetizing flavor

• a quick and penetrating intelligence

• the attribute of urgency in tone of voice

• a strong odor or taste property

• the quality of being keenly and painfully felt

• thinness of edge or fineness of point

• the quality of being sharp and clear

• harshness of manner

• the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored

• behavior or language bordering on indelicacy

• a tart spicy quality

• the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure

• brown algae seaweed with serrated edges

• any of various coarse seaweeds

• any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria

• vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

• a tart spicy quality

• add herbs or spices to