gibe

Day 18Level 3

jahyb

ridicule

to make heckling, taunting remarks

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

ridicule, deride, jeer, mock, twit

Antonyms:

compliment, flattery

Example Sentence:

The maids looked at one another and laughed, while pretty Melantho began to gibe at him contemptuously.

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fearless and daring

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