Synonyms of bite

bite 1 of 2

noun

1

as in edge

a harsh or sharp quality

the fall winds had a real bite

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edge
• bitterness
• acidity
• spice
• punch
• severity
• sharpness
• tartness
• roughness
• harshness
• poignancy
• pungency
• acerbity
• poignance
• tang
• acridity
• acuteness
• asperity
• acrimony
• ginger
• keenness
• acridness
• acidness
• severeness
• acrimoniousness
• shrillness
• virulence
• vitriol
• pointedness
• maliciousness
• raucousness
• thorniness
• cattiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• softness
• gentleness
• mildness
• kindliness

2

as in mouthful

a small piece or quantity of food

had only a bite to eat before rushing off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mouthful
• nibble
• taste
• snack
• morsel
• titbit
• tidbit
• nugget
• bit
• chew
• gulp
• lick
• swallow
• nosh
• medallion
• collop
• pinch
• appetizer
• canapé
• smidgeon
• hint
• shred
• crumb
• lap
• dash
• noisette
• smidge
• touch
• dribble
• drop
• smidgin
• smidgen
• snippet
• particle
• fleck
• snip
• mote
• spot
• speck
• sprinkling
• dab
• suspicion
• tittle
• nubbin
• swig
• scruple
• scrap
• driblet
• hors d'oeuvre
• trace

3

as in chill

an uncomfortable degree of coolness

weather with a bite that suggested winter was right around the corner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chill
• bitterness
• nip
• chilliness
• sharpness
• cold
• bleakness
• rawness
• coldness
• crispness
• nippiness
• freeze
• briskness
• iciness
• snap
• frigidity
• frostiness
• gelidity
• wintriness
• frigidness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warmth
• warmness
• heat
• balminess
• hotness
• sultriness

bite

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verb

ˈbīt 

informal + sometimes impolite

as in to suck

to be objectionable or unsatisfactory

man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suck
• smell
• stink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rule
• rock

Examples of bite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Ticket holders taste the creations and vote on the best bite. —Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024

Don’t miss the rooftop lounge for elevated bites and craft cocktails worthy of the region’s excellent food scene, as well as panoramic vistas of Fitch Mountain and the Sonoma Hills. —Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024

The bites: Seafood and American fare dominate the menu, with starters like oysters Rockefeller ($28), lobster tail escargot ($48) and crispy Brussels sprouts ($15). —Kathryn Varn, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024

Executive orders and other administrative changes can face legal challenges that soften their bite. —Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024

Phrases Containing bite

• bite (at)
• bite (on)
• bite the dust