scathing
adjective
scath·ing
ˈskā-ṯẖiŋ 
: bitterly severe
a scathing condemnation
scathingly
adverb
Examples of scathing in a Sentence
a scathing review of the book
a scathing rebuttal of the latest theory concerning the assassination
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Other managers, however, are scathing about Kinahan, accusing him of using illicit wealth to poach fighters.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Bruce Feldman of The Athletic made an appearance and shared a scathing report about Belichick and the North Carolina staff.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel posted an infographic on Instagram containing dozens of scathing nicknames that protesters can call the president on their signs.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Other managers, however, are scathing about Kinahan, accusing him of using illicit wealth to poach fighters.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Bruce Feldman of The Athletic made an appearance and shared a scathing report about Belichick and the North Carolina staff.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel posted an infographic on Instagram containing dozens of scathing nicknames that protesters can call the president on their signs.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scathing
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“Scathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scathing. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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