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Vocabulary Entry
biting
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To use the teeth to cut into or hold something.
Example Sentences
"The dog is biting the toy."
"She bit into the apple with satisfaction."
"He accidentally bit his tongue while eating."
N
noun
The action of biting or the state of being bitten.
Example Sentences
"The biting of the dog's teeth left a mark."
"His biting humor often surprised his friends."
"She felt a sharp pain from the mosquito bite."
A
adjective
Sharp or incisive; capable of causing emotional pain.
Example Sentences
"Her biting remarks made him feel unwelcome."
"He delivered a biting critique of the film."
"The biting wind forced us to wear extra layers."