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biting

[ˈbaɪtɪŋ]

biting Definition

  • 1having a strong, unpleasant taste or smell that seems to be attacking you
  • 2causing a sharp or stinging sensation on the skin

Using biting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "biting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soup had a biting taste that was too strong for my liking.

  • Example

    The cold wind was biting my cheeks and nose.

  • Example

    Her biting remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

biting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for biting

Antonyms for biting

Phrases with biting

  • an insect that bites humans or animals to feed on their blood

    Example

    Mosquitoes are one of the most common biting insects.

  • humor that is sharp, sarcastic, and critical

    Example

    His biting humor often offended people, but he didn't care.

  • extremely cold weather that causes a sharp or stinging sensation on the skin

    Example

    We had to wear multiple layers to protect ourselves from the biting cold outside.

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Summary: biting in Brief

The term 'biting' [ˈbaɪtɪŋ] describes something with a strong, unpleasant taste or smell, or something that causes a sharp or stinging sensation on the skin. It can refer to biting insects, biting humor, or biting cold weather. Synonyms include 'pungent' and 'sharp,' while antonyms include 'mild' and 'pleasant.'

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