KEY: Cut \v.\
SYN: Sever, slice, sunder, cleave, shear, carve, chop, gash, avoid, elude.
ANT: Unite, splice, accost, approach, court, address, salute.
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KEY: Cutting.
SYN: Sharp, biting, mordant, trenchant, piercing, bitter, sarcastic, provoking, stinging, sardonic, exasperating, satirical, severe, disappointing, cruel.
ANT: Mild, conciliatory, complimentary, soothing, flattering, indulgent, consoling, gratifying.
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KEY: Cynical.
SYN: Sarcastic, snarling, snappish, sneering, cross-grained, currish, carping.