gibe

Definition of gibe

Nouns

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Synonyms:
barb, dig, jibe, shaft, shot, slam
Types:
cheap shot
an unnecessarily aggressive and unfair remark directed at a defenseless person
Type of:
comment, input, remark
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

Verbs

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Synonyms:
agree, check, correspond, fit, jibe, match, tally
check out
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
accord, concord, consort, fit in, harmonise, harmonize
go together
Antonyms:
disagree
be different from one another
disaccord, discord
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consist
be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous
look
accord in appearance with
answer
match or correspond
coincide
be the same
align
be or come into adjustment with
correlate
to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
parallel
be parallel to
duplicate, parallel, twin
duplicate or match
square
be compatible with
bear out, corroborate, support, underpin
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
resemble
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
look like
bear a physical resemblance to
come to life
be lifelike, as of a painting
take after
be similar to a relative
approximate, come close
be close or similar
imitate
appear like, as in behavior or appearance
echo, recall
call to mind
conform to, fit, meet
satisfy a condition or restriction
coordinate
be co-ordinated
fill the bill, fit the bill
be what is needed or be good enough for what is required
behoove, behove
be appropriate or necessary
fulfil, fulfill, live up to, satisfy
meet the requirements or expectations of
accommodate, fit, suit
be agreeable or acceptable to
homologize
be homologous
befit, beseem, suit
accord or comport with
accord, agree, concord, consort, fit in, harmonise, harmonize
go together
blend, blend in, go
blend or harmonize
pattern
form a pattern
adhere
be compatible or in accordance with
rhyme, rime
be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable
assonate
correspond in vowel sounds; rhyme in assonance
Type of:
be, equal
be identical or equivalent to
laugh at with contempt and derision
Synonyms:
barrack, flout, jeer, scoff
Type of:
bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit
harass with persistent criticism or carping

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Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" Chapters 8-15 »(708 words)
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WordMasters: Grade 7 Blue Division Mar-Apr '09 »(25 words)
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