as in satirical
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
a corrosive satire on the fashion industry and its movers and shakers
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Recent Examples of corrosive
The corrosive idea that evil happens out there is what sustains our indifference.
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Seema Jilani
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Most household bleaches made without a corrosive agent can cause irritation and will give your pets symptoms that can sometimes be treated at home.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
As with Kaji, these personal grudges rise to a societal level; characters in Grier’s films frequently bemoan the corrosive influence of hard drugs on Black communities, for example.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Anhydrous ammonia is corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs – with high exposure levels known to cause choking or death.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for corrosive
Seema Jilani
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Most household bleaches made without a corrosive agent can cause irritation and will give your pets symptoms that can sometimes be treated at home.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
As with Kaji, these personal grudges rise to a societal level; characters in Grier’s films frequently bemoan the corrosive influence of hard drugs on Black communities, for example.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Anhydrous ammonia is corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs – with high exposure levels known to cause choking or death.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for corrosive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosive
Adjective
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With his dry, sarcastic wit and honesty, Barney is a notorious player on the dating scene.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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His witty, sarcastic, and often controversial commentary is the soundtrack to a generation of wrestling fans.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The article expressed a desire for Kirk to face trivial setbacks, emphasizing satirical intent while including later disclaimers about not wishing physical harm.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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The only thing that may be crazier than the actual football life is this satirical comedy-drama that has more to do with a hedonistic existence than play-action passes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Use an acidic cleaner to dissolve these calcium deposits.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Rats, also dislike the acidic odor in vinegar, and ammonia smells similar to predator urine, which can scare them away.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This touchscreen pod machine has a lot to offer, including rich, balanced, coffee; a whopping eight brewing sizes; one-touch presets for low-acid, Americano, iced coffee, and cold brew; plus customizable temperature control and brew strength.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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How does the new silver extraction method work The technology, known as Jet Electrochemical Silver Extraction (JESE), uses a fine stream of weak acid to dissolve silver directly from the panel surface in seconds—the acid stream targets only the silver, leaving everything else untouched.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The result is a safer material that no longer carries the caustic nature of untreated red mud.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Sweet Dove Died is more caustic than anything else Pym wrote.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These tools are thin, flimsy, and built with barbed notches on the side that are used to grabbing hair and break through soap scum or other debris to remove them from your drain.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Only those working at the listening station (kept separate from the rest of the compound with barbed wire and a guard shack) knew what was really going on.—
A.K. Whitney,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosive. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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