Barbs (7)

I believe the answer is:

insults

(Other definitions for insults that I've seen before include "Offensive remarks" , "Rude remarks" , "Abusive remarks or acts" , "Abuses verbally" , "Affronts" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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