barbed

• Descreve algo que tem farpas ou pontas afiadas, ou um comentário feito de propósito para ferir ou criticar.

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

1. Sharp and hurtfulB2formal

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

   Mordaz

   • 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.

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   Antônimosbenevolentgentlekindmildpleasantsoothing

2. Having sharp pointsB1formal

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

   Com pontas afiadas

   • 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.

   Sinônimospointedpricklysharpspikyspinythorny

   Antônimosbluntdullsmooth

• Prover algo com farpas ou pontas salientes, ou fazer um comentário agudo e crítico.

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

1. To provide with barbsC1formal

   To fit or equip something with sharp projections or points.

   Prover de farpas

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

2. To make a sharp or critical remarkC1informal

   To direct a cutting or sarcastic comment at someone.

   Alfinetada

   • 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.

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