What does scathing mean?
Scathing means present participle and gerund of scathe.
Scathing
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of scathe.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of scathe
- 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
Antonyms for scathing
Related Words
Word Forms
- more scathing
- most scathing
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for scathing?
Common synonyms include critical, vituperative.
What is the opposite of scathing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use scathing in a sentence?
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.
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