barbed

Describes something that is sharp and pointed, or a remark that is deliberately hurtful or critical.

ruОписывает что-то острое и заострённое, или замечание, которое намеренно обидно или критично.esDescribe algo que tiene púas o puntas afiladas, o un comentario que es deliberadamente hiriente o crítico.frQualifie quelque chose de pointu et acéré, ou une remarque délibérément blessante ou critique.deBezeichnet etwas mit Widerhaken oder Spitzen, etwa einen Stacheldraht; ebenso eine Äußerung, die absichtlich verletzend oder scharf kritisch ist.ptDescreve algo que tem farpas ou pontas afiadas, ou um comentário feito de propósito para ferir ou criticar.zh指带有倒刺或尖刺的，也形容言辞尖刻、讽刺或带刺，令人感到被刺痛或伤害。arيُستخدم لوصف شيء له أشواك أو نتوءات حادة، أو لوصف تعليق أو كلام قاسٍ ومؤذٍ ومقصود به الجرح.

1. Sharp and hurtful B2 formal

   Designed to cause emotional pain or offense; cutting or sarcastic in tone.

   • She made a barbed comment about his lack of effort.
   • His barbed remarks during the debate offended many listeners.
   • The article contained several barbed criticisms of the government.

   ruКолкийesMordaz, hirientefrMordant, acerbedeScharf und verletzendptMordazzh尖刻的arلاذع

   Synonyme: acridcausticcuttinghurtfulsarcasticscathingsharpviciouswounding

   Antonyme: benevolentgentlekindmildpleasantsoothing

2. Having sharp points B1 formal

   Covered with or having sharp projections, such as spikes, thorns, or hooks, often for protection.

   • The barbed wire fence kept the animals inside the field.
   • Cacti are covered in barbed spines to deter predators.
   • He carefully avoided the barbed thorns on the rose bush.

   ruС шипамиesCon púas o espinasfrmuni de pointesdeMit StachelnptCom pontas afiadaszh有倒刺的arذو أشواك

   Synonyme: pointedpricklysharpspikyspinythorny

   Antonyme: bluntdullsmooth

• more barbed comparative form
• most barbed superlative form

A verb meaning to provide with a barb or barbs, or to make a sharp, critical remark.

ruСнабжать зазубриной или зазубринами, или делать резкое, критическое замечание.esProveer de barbas o púas, o hacer un comentario mordaz o crítico.frGarnir de barbes ou de pointes recourbées, ou faire une remarque acerbe et critique.deMit Widerhaken oder Zähnen versehen; eine scharfe, kritische oder spitze Bemerkung machen.ptProver algo com farpas ou pontas salientes, ou fazer um comentário agudo e crítico.zh给某物装上倒钩或倒刺；也指说出尖刻、批评性的话。arيعني تجهيز شيء ما بأسنان أو أطراف حادة كالشوكة، أو توجيه ملاحظة قاسية وجارحة إلى شخص.

1. To provide with barbs C1 formal

   To fit or equip something with sharp projections or points.

   • The blacksmith barbed the arrowheads for hunting.
   • They barbed the wire to prevent animals from escaping.
   • The craftsman carefully barbed the spear tip.

   ruСнабжать шипамиesproveer de púasfrmunir de barbesdeMit Widerhaken versehenptProver de farpaszh装上倒刺arتزويد بالشوك

2. To make a sharp or critical remark C1 informal

   To direct a cutting or sarcastic comment at someone.

   • She barbed him with a sarcastic comment about his work.
   • The politician barbed his opponent during the debate.
   • He barbed his friend for being late again.

   ruКолкостьessoltar un comentario punzantefrlancer une piquedeSpitzeptAlfinetadazh讽刺arالتعليق اللاذع

   Synonyme: gibeinsultmockneedleprovokesneersnipetaunt

• barbed past participle
• barbed past simple
• barbing present participle
• barbs third person singular