SHARP TONGUE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the phrase sharp tongue. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase sharp tongue. (close relations)

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Definition of SHARP TONGUE


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	abrasive				adjectiveadj
	noun • a substance that abrades or wears down adjective satellite • causing abrasion • sharply disagreeable; rigorous
	acerbic				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • sour or bitter in taste • harsh or corrosive in tone
	acrimonious				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • marked by strong resentment or cynicism
	barbed				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • capable of wounding • having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
	biting				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • capable of wounding • causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
	caustic				adjectiveadj
	noun • any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue • the envelope of light rays reflected or refracted by a curved surface or object adjective satellite • harsh or corrosive in tone • of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
	corrosive				adjectiveadj
	noun • a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali) adjective satellite • of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action • spitefully sarcastic
	cutting				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film • a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting • the act of cutting something into parts • a piece cut off from the main part of something • an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine • removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape • the division of a deck of cards before dealing • the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge • the act of diluting something • the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends adjective satellite • (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character • unpleasantly cold and damp • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
	mordant				adjectiveadj
	noun • a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process adjective satellite • harshly ironic or sinister • of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
	sarcastic				adjectiveadj
	adjective • expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
	sardonic				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
	scathing				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • marked by harshly abusive criticism
	stinging				adjectiveadj
	noun • a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung adjective satellite • (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
	scalding				adjectiveadj
	noun • a burn cause by hot liquid or steam • the act of burning with steam or hot water verb • subject to harsh criticism • treat with boiling water • heat to the boiling point • burn with a hot liquid or steam

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