Synonyms for Biting (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (capable of wounding):
barbed, mordacious, pungent, nipping
WordNet sense 2 (expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds):
sarcastic
WordNet sense 3 (causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold):
bitter
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