scathing

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of scathing with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

scathing

(adjective)

Meaning

critically harsh or severe

Example

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

Synonyms

acerbicharshbiting

Antonyms

mildgentlesoft