poke -
To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner.
He poked the stick into the fire to watch the flames flare up.
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intrusive -
Interfering with someone's privacy or personal space.
The constant notifications on his phone felt intrusive while he was trying to focus.
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barb -
A remark that is funny but unkind.
Burt realized that Sam was not really his friend when Sam made several barbed comments directed at Burt at the dinner party.
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glower -
Have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl
Ron glowered at Ben when Ben criticized the mayor of Ron's home town.
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jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
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sarcastic -
Describing a tone or remark that is intended to mock, criticize, or convey disdain in a humorous or cutting manner.
When he said, "Oh, great, another meeting," his tone was sarcastic, clearly showing that he wasn’t excited at all.
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condemn -
To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds.
The teacher condemned cheating and warned students about the consequences.
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haughty -
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.
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tattle -
Report another's wrongdoing
Jack tried to sneak out of the house, but Howie tattled on him to their parents.
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scowl -
Frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
Sam scowled at his boss when he was told he was being fired, but he had enough self control not to be physical.
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peck -
To strike or bite something lightly and quickly.
She gave her grandmother a quick peck on the cheek.
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snide -
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way
Molly had a bad habit of making snide and sarcastic comments about people she didn't like.
