Controversial
Controversial adjective - Relating to or causing the expression of opposing opinions.
Scathing and controversial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scathing" instead an adjective "Controversial".
Scathing
Scathing adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Controversial and scathing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controversial" instead an adjective "Scathing".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The feminist website Heartless Bitches International has a very scathing and controversial article about why certain Nice Guys can never get dates or sustain long-term relationships.
Source: Nice Guys Finish Last - Redditor veerserif gave a scathing one to The Amazing Atheist for his controversial rape remarks.
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The paper is also famous for its gigantic, almost full-page headlines, which are usually humorous due to terseness or a pun, and its provocative and scathing front-page reports on tragedies, atrocities and controversial figures and statements.
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