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gibe
What does gibe mean?
gibe (noun): a facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of gibe?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “gibe” mean?
the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities
Not quite: that's what purification means.
a facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt
Right! That's what “gibe” means.
something happening or existing at the same time
Not quite: that's what concomitant means.
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
Not quite: that's what elegance means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “gibe”?
thorn
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brute
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shaft
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guise
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