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gibes

noun as in ridicule

verb as in ridicule

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Example Sentences

As a rule the crowd seemed indifferent to the insolent gibes and provocations of the episcopals.

Everyone heard the wails and gibes of Sutton M., but to few or none were the woes of Alberta May made known.

But it is upon the political platform that the gibes and sneers at Phariseeism are intended to be most stinging.

Amy, though undisturbed by Martine's gibes at the slowness of her steed, was glad enough to get out of the carriage.

His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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