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(scath-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. harshly critical or severely hurtful.

Example Sentence

The author was devastated by the scathing reviews of his book.

More Example Sentences

His scathing remarks upset the whole class.

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Rhymes

  • bathing
  • scathing
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