scathing meaning

UK US /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/ 2 syllables

scathing (adjective): marked by harshly abusive criticism.

Definition of scathing

  1. marked by harshly abusive criticism
    • his scathing remarks about silly lady novelists
    • her vituperative railing

    Synonyms: vituperative

    Similar: critical

How to pronounce scathing

scathing is pronounced /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with scathing

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in NG · 8-letter words

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