What does scatheful mean?
Scatheful means (archaic) Causing harm or mischief; destructive, injurious..
Scatheful
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(archaic) Causing harm or mischief; destructive, injurious..
Example Sentences
A bawbling Veſſell was he Captaine of, For ſhallow draught and bulke vnprizable, With which ſuch ſcathfull grapple did he make, With the moſt noble bottome of our Fleete, That very enuy, and the tongue of loſſe Cride fame and honor on him: What's the matter?
Synonyms for scatheful
Antonyms for scatheful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more scatheful
- most scatheful
- scathful
- scadeful
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for scatheful?
Common synonyms include harmful.
What is the opposite of scatheful?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use scatheful in a sentence?
A bawbling Veſſell was he Captaine of, For ſhallow draught and bulke vnprizable, With which ſuch ſcathfull grapple did he make, With the moſt noble bottome of our Fleete, That very enuy, and the tongue of loſſe Cride fame and honor on him: What's the matter?
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