Scathing and Scalding

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

Usage example: a scathing rebuttal of the latest theory concerning the assassination

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

Nearby Words: scathe, scathed, scathingly

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

Usage example: scalding reviews for the overproduced horror movie

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Scathing and scalding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scathing" instead an adjective "Scalding".

Nearby Words: scald, scalded

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