Scathing and Sourish

Scathing

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

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

Nearby Words: scathe, scathed, scathingly

Sourish

Sourish adjective - Causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids.

Scathing and sourish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scathing" instead an adjective "Sourish".

Nearby Words: sour, sourness
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