Condescending and Scathing

Condescending

Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Scathing and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scathing" instead an adjective "Condescending".

Scathing

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

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

Nearby Words: scathe, scathed, scathingly
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