What is another word for scathing?
334 synonyms found
Who wrote a scathing review of obama?
Who wrote a scathing criticism of trump?
Pronunciation:
[ skˈe͡ɪðɪŋ], [ skˈeɪðɪŋ], [ s_k_ˈeɪ_ð_ɪ_ŋ]
Scathing is an adjective that describes something that is extremely critical, harsh, or damaging. Some synonyms for scathing include blistering, cutting, caustic, biting, stinging, searing, withering, and scorching. When you want to express strong disapproval or dissatisfaction about something or someone, you can use any of these words instead of scathing. The word blistering, for instance, can be used to describe a severe reprimand or criticism. Cutting can emphasize the precision and clarity of the critique. Caustic and biting imply a sarcastic, mocking tone, whereas stinging and searing suggest the pain or intensity that the criticism invokes. With these alternatives, you can express criticism with a variety of shades and nuances.
Related words: scathing reviews, scathing review of, scathing critique, scathing attack, scathing assessment, scathing critique of, the most scathing review, the most scathing critique
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Similar words for scathing:
- abusive (adjective)
- brutal (adjective)
- carping (adjective)
- caustic (adjective)
- cutting (adjective)
- incisive (adjective)
- ironic/ironical (adjective)
- mordant (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- pungent (adjective)
- scathing (adjective)
- severe (adjective)
- stinging (adjective)
- tart (adjective)
- truculent (adjective)
- virulent (adjective)
- other relevant words (noun)
- attacking (verb)
- scathe (verb)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Scathing:
adj.
• abusive (adjective)- invective,
- Maligning,
- rude,
- opprobrious,
- Castigating,
- upbraiding,
- Traducing,
- slanderous,
- insolent,
- scolding,
- contumelious,
- Reviling,
- scathing,
- libelous,
- Vilifying,
- defamatory,
- sharp-tongued,
- offensive,
- scurrilous,
- derisive,
- Calumniating,
- insulting.
- nagging,
- overcritical,
- deprecatory,
- bellyaching,
- criticizing,
- grumbling,
- whining,
- grouchy,
- moaning,
- quibbling,
- Griping,
- caviling,
- Fault-finding,
- niggling.
- contradictory,
- alert,
- twisted,
- ridiculous,
- scoffing,
- mocking,
- contemptuous,
- burlesque,
- implausible,
- arrogant,
- exaggerated,
- sneering,
- cynical,
- quick-witted,
- witty,
- defiant,
- incongruous,
- spicy,
- Chaffing,
- Backbiting,
- clever,
- Jibing,
- wry.
- reproachful,
- ingoing,
- vinegary,
- uncomplimentary,
- aculeate,
- abusive,
- slashing,
- mordacious,
- inhumane,
- paradoxical,
- nit-picking,
- incisive,
- scorching,
- acetose,
- Obloquious,
- vitriolic,
- tart,
- vituperous,
- clear cut,
- over critical,
- biting,
- vituperative,
- caustic,
- truculent,
- double-edged,
- virulent,
- pungent,
- kvetching,
- carping,
- cutting,
- grousing.
n.
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- ad hominem,
- accusatory,
- accusing.
- captious,
- hard-hitting,
- penetrating,
- acrimonious,
- pointedly,
- aloof,
- acerb,
- Searing,
- critical,
- sharp,
- harsh,
- acrid,
- acidulent,
- Escharotic,
- acidulous,
- derogatory,
- acerbate,
- damaging,
- damning,
- cheap,
- rough,
- rigorous,
- withering,
- blistering,
- burning,
- scornful,
- astringent,
- brutal,
- stinging,
- ferocious,
- disparaging,
- savage,
- corrosive,
- keen,
- edged,
- stabbing,
- deprecating,
- sniffy,
- stern,
- snide,
- poignant,
- pejorative,
- pointed,
- acidic,
- scalding,
- stringent,
- sarcastic,
- salty,
- critically,
- vitriol,
- bitter,
- corroding,
- harmful,
- fierce,
- violent,
- acid,
- barbed,
- ill,
- vehement,
- strident,
- censorious,
- hypercritical,
- severe,
- acerbic,
- nasty,
- mordant,
- piercing,
- trenchant,
- venomous,
- snidely,
- disapproving.
v.
• attacking (verb)- lashing,
- invading,
- raiding,
- pounding,
- savaging,
- hitting,
- rioting,
- hammering,
- Bombarding,
- battering,
- Charging,
- Assaulting,
- Assailing,
- fighting,
- barraging,
- trouncing,
- thrusting,
- striking,
- attacking,
- Harrying,
- Violating,
- raping,
- Scarifying,
- Combating,
- Storming,
- Lunging,
- Flaying.
- slash,
- castigate,
- vilify,
- scarify,
- slap,
- read the riot act to,
- flay,
- excoriate,
- put someone on the griddle,
- drub,
- pan,
- blister,
- rip into,
- shoot down,
- scourge,
- scorch,
- pin someone's ears back,
- score,
- lash,
- put someone on the hot seat,
- burn someone's ears,
- lash into,
- rake over the coals,
- crawl all over.
Other synonyms:
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- ironic.
- derisory,
- malefic,
- disdainful,
- unsparing,
- Outraging,
- Marring,
- ill-tempered,
- contentious,
- Impairing,
- unpleasant,
- barbarous,
- malevolent,
- lossing,
- sour,
- combative,
- bellicose,
- warlike,
- malignant,
- pugnacious,
- poisonous,
- unkind,
- spiteful,
- distressing,
- Scourging,
- excoriating,
- strict,
- invidious,
- ravaging,
- antagonistic,
- testy,
- Harming,
- obstreperous,
- surly,
- hostile,
- sullen,
- belligerent,
- smart-mouthed,
- Ridiculing,
- vicious,
- Cavilling,
- Injuring,
- curmudgeonly,
- feral,
- Prejudicing,
- scrappy,
- bad-tempered,
- wasting,
- snarky,
- crusty,
- Aspersive,
- smart-alecky,
- smart aleck,
- piquant,
- pricing.
How to use "Scathing" in context?
Many people equate the word "scathing" with harsh. In fact, the word can carry a great deal of emotional weight. It is not just an adjective to describe a harsh verbal reaction. Scathing is an intense and scathing form of criticism. It is the harshest of all the types of criticism and it is the most destructive. It can easily destroy relationships, careers, and even families. The person delivering the scathing criticism does not hold back. The words are sharp and cutting, and they leave a lasting impression. The critic is not interested in building relationships or getting the other person's side of the story.
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Homophones for Scathing:
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