Synonyms for scathing
ˈskeɪ ðɪŋscathing

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1. scathing, vituperativeadjective

   marked by harshly abusive criticism

   "his scathing remarks about silly lady novelists"; "her vituperative railing"

   Synonyms:
   vituperative

   Antonyms:
   uncritical

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1. List of paraphrases for "scathing":

   bitter

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