"Scathing" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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Scathing

"Scathing" Meaning

Severely critical or contemptuous, often in a humorous way.

"Scathing" Examples

5 Examples of Usage:

The reviewer's scathing review of the restaurant's poor service dissuaded many potential customers.
The politician's scathing speech about the opponent was criticized for its harsh tone.
The scathing criticism of the art installation was surprising, as many had expected a more positive response.
Her husband's scathing words cut deep, and she couldn't reconcile their marital issues.
The scathing article about the university's admission policies sparked a heated debate among students.

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Fearful or anxiety-provoking, unpleasantly surprising or intimidating.

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To harm, damage, or injure someone or something.

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Scathes

Inflicts a sharp or severe wound or cut on someone or something.

Scathingly

Used to describe something that is strongly disapproving or critical.

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Referring to the study of feces and related bodily functions. Can also describe something as absurd or ridiculous.

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