bite Synonyms
Another word for bite
• noun (Context 1)
An act of cutting, gripping, or piercing something with the teeth, jaws, or mouthparts, or the wound resulting from such an action.
"She applied a soothing cream to the mosquito nip on her arm."
• verb (Context 2)
To cut, grip, or tear into something using the teeth or jaws.
"She paused to chomp into the crisp red apple."
• verb (Context 3)
To pierce, sting, or wound the skin with mouthparts or fangs (of an insect, spider, or snake).
"Midges and mosquitoes tend to sting more frequently near stagnant water at dusk."
• noun (Context 4)
A small piece or mouthful of food bitten off, or a light snack or meal.
"Let us grab a quick mouthful to eat before the evening lecture begins."
• noun (Context 5)
A sharp, pungent, or incisive quality in taste, cold weather, or critical expression.
"The aged cheddar had a pleasant, tangy pungency that paired well with the apples."
• verb (Context 6)
To take bait or a lure (of a fish), or figuratively to accept an offer, provocation, or deception.
"The trout were reluctant to strike during the brightest hours of the afternoon."
• noun (Context 7)
The alignment or occlusion of the upper and lower teeth when the jaws are closed, or the firm mechanical grip of a tool or tire on a surface.
"The dentist recommended braces to correct the alignment of his occlusion."
• verb (Context 8)
To grip, catch, or hold a surface firmly (of a wheel, tool, gear, or corrosive substance), or to begin to produce a noticeable unpleasant effect.
"The winter tires are designed to grip into packed snow and icy pavement."
Opposites of bite
The opposite of bite shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: