scathing

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scathing

(adjective)

Meaning

critically harsh or severe

Example

"The teacher's scathing remarks left the student embarrassed."

Synonyms

acerbicharshbiting

Antonyms

mildgentlesoft

More about this word

Word origin
From Old Norse 'skaða', meaning to harm.
Related word forms
  • adjective: scathe
  • noun: scatheness

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