scathe

²scathe

verb \ˈskāth\

scathedscath·ing

Definition of SCATHE

transitive verb

1

: to do harm to; specifically : scorch, sear

2

: to assail with withering denunciation

Examples of SCATHE

1. <newspaper cartoonists scathed the lecherous governor with a series of cruel caricatures>

First Known Use of SCATHE

13th century

Related to SCATHE

Synonyms: abuse, assail, bash, belabor, blast, castigate, excoriate, jump (on), lambaste (or lambast), potshot, savage, attack, slam, trash, vituperate

Related Words: berate, harangue, harass, harry, revile, scold, whip; blaspheme, curse, execrate, imprecate, profane; affront, insult, slur; asperse, bad-mouth, belittle, blackguard, disparage, put down; libel, slander, traduce, vilify; chastise, chide, criticize, lace (into), rebuke, reprimand, reproof; fulminate, lash (out)

Near Antonyms: acclaim, commend, compliment, hail, laud, praise

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