Scathing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Scathing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of scathe.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of scathe.
More Meanings
- Harshly or bitterly critical; vitriolic.
- Harmful or painful; acerbic.
Example Sentences
For months, Dati warned she would refuse to stand aside. Now she has stunned the political class with an open letter to Fillon in Le Monde, a scathing character assassination accusing him of the "lone ambition" of a disillusioned political elite, of doing politics in a way that "never favoured women" and stopping ethnic-minority candidates from progressing at elections. She said he was committing "a sad mistake" in trying to run in Paris.
Synonyms for scathing
Depending on context, synonyms include critical, vituperative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vituperative, critical, bitter, violent, sharp, barbative.
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