sarcasms
Mocking verbal jabs
Sarcasms is the plural of sarcasm, referring to multiple instances of mocking or ironic remarks intended to wound or ridicule: His constant sarcasms wore on everyone's patience.
The plural form emphasizes discrete cutting comments rather than sarcasm as a general mode of expression.
Brief witty remarks
- jibesFits or agrees
- barbsSharp points or jibes
- retortsWitty or sharp replies
- sneersContemptuous facial expressions
wisecracks · mockery · irony · wit · zingers · put-downs · digs · taunts
Meaning opposite to words
- understatementIntentional diminishment for effect
- overstatementClaim beyond the facts
- insinuationIndirect, usually negative suggestion
- double meaningOne phrase, two senses
subtext · mock sincerity · verbal irony · deadpan · tongue-in-cheek · backhanded compliment · exaggeration · hyperbole
Covert expression of anger
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- dismissivenessAttitude of casual disregard
- condescensionDemeaning air of superiority
superiority · deflection · defense mechanism · social mask · emotional distance · resentment · cynicism · bitterness
quips
Brief witty remarks
sneers · wisecracks · mockery · irony · wit · zingers · put-downs · digs · taunts · ridicule
irony
Meaning opposite to words
- understatementIntentional diminishment for effect
- overstatementClaim beyond the facts
- insinuationIndirect, usually negative suggestion
double meaning · subtext · mock sincerity · verbal irony · deadpan · tongue-in-cheek · backhanded compliment · exaggeration · hyperbole · litotes
passive-aggression
Covert expression of anger
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- dismissivenessAttitude of casual disregard
condescension · superiority · deflection · defense mechanism · social mask · emotional distance · resentment · cynicism · bitterness · disrespect