Cutting remarks are remarks that are made with the intention of causing pain or hurting someone's feelings. They can be cruel, harsh, or insulting, and can leave a lasting impression on the person they're directed towards. However, there are many other synonyms for "cutting remarks" that can be used to describe these types of hurtful comments. Some of these synonyms include biting comments, caustic remarks, hurtful jabs, sharp retorts, stinging barbs, acidic jibes, and venomous insults. These synonyms all convey the same message that the comment is painful and hurtful, but each has a slightly different connotation or emphasis.