word
Scathing
SKAY-thihng
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
scathing
Dictionary meaning
Marked by harshly abusive criticism.
Examples
- The critic's scathing remarks about my favorite novelist made me upset.
Synonyms: vituperative
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