Argumentative and Scathing

Argumentative

Argumentative adjective - Given to arguing.

Scathing and argumentative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scathing" instead an adjective "Argumentative".

Nearby Words: argument, argumentation

Scathing

Scathing adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Argumentative and scathing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Argumentative" instead an adjective "Scathing".

Nearby Words: scathe, scathed, scathingly
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