Scathing and Taunting

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

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

Nearby Words: scathe, scathed, scathingly

Taunting adjective - Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.

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Scathing and taunting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scathing" instead an adjective "Taunting".

Nearby Words: taunt, taunted, tauntingly

Later flashbacks shown from Katou's perspective, however, revealed that Katou's taunting of Iwaki and his own drive for success were fueled because in the past Katou had extended a hand of genuine friendship to Iwaki and instead received a rather scathing "Reason You Suck" Speech.

Source: Manga / Haru wo Daiteita

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