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[ adjective ] marked by harshly abusive criticism

Synonyms

blistering scalding vituperative

Examples

"his scathing remarks about silly lady novelists" "her vituperative railing"

Related terms

critical

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Rhymes with

bathing soothing sheathing clothing teething writhing breathing farthing

Phonetic and Homophones

S K EY1 DH IH0 NG

Similar Spelling

scathingly scythian scudding scouting Scotton

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