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aculeate

see definition of aculeate
  • as instinging
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Synonyms for aculeate

adj painful
  • biting
  • bitter
  • caustic
  • harsh
  • incisive
  • mordant
  • penetrating
  • poignant
  • scathing
  • sharp
  • burning
  • acrimonious
  • aculeate
  • piquant
  • sarcastic

Antonyms for aculeate

  • bland
  • blunt
  • calm
  • dull
  • gentle
  • kind
  • mild
  • nice
  • pleasant
  • soothing
  • stupid
  • sweet
  • unintelligent
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

More words related to aculeate

stinging

adjective. painful
  • acrimonious
  • aculeate
  • biting
  • bitter
  • burning
  • caustic
  • harsh
  • incisive
  • mordant
  • penetrating
  • piquant
  • poignant
  • sarcastic
  • scathing
  • sharp
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.