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Synonyms of BITES

Valid in Scrabble US · 7 points

BITES: definition and more

29 synonyms in 13 meanings 27 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of BITES by meaning

noun

  1. a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person

  2. a small amount of solid food; a mouthful

  3. a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin

    Also: insect bite.

  4. a light informal meal

  5. (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait

  6. wit having a sharp and caustic quality

  7. a strong odor or taste property

  8. the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws

  9. a portion removed from the whole

verb

  1. to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

    Also: seize with teeth.

  2. cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

  3. penetrate or cut, as with a knife

  4. deliver a sting to