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scathing

UK
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/
US
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

Translations

scathingadjective
more scathing
Comp.
most scathing
Super.
UK
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/
US
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/
cinglantSe dit surtout d’une critique, d’un rapport ou d’un commentaire très sévère et mordant.
The journalist's scathing report exposed widespread corruption.
Le rapport cinglant du journaliste a révélé une corruption généralisée.
Additional translations
acerbeNuance plus littéraire ou soutenue, surtout pour une critique dure et sarcastique.
Synonyms
sardonic
caustic
acerbic
harsh
bitter
critical
severe
vitriolic
Antonyms
complimentary
praising
flattering
scathinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/
US
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/
Used as the present participle of the verb "scathe" with adjectival meaning.
brûlantSens archaïque ou littéraire de « causant une brûlure, une blessure ou des dommages ».
Scathing flames leapt from the burning rafters.
Des flammes brûlantes jaillissaient des chevrons en feu.
Synonyms
searing
blistering
withering
harsh
acerbic
caustic
vitriolic
trenchant
cutting
biting
scornful
damning
devastating
brutal
merciless
severe
scatheverb

scathing

Gerund

scathed
Past Simple
scathed
Past Participle
scathing
Gerund
UK
/skeɪð/
US
/skeɪð/
blesserPour une personne; emploi rare ou littéraire.
The harsh criticism was meant to scathe the author's reputation.
La critique sévère visait à blesser la réputation de l'auteur.
Additional translations
léserPlus abstrait; pour une atteinte, un dommage ou un préjudice.
Synonyms
harm
injure
damage
afflict
hurt
scathegerund / present participle

scathing

Form “scathing” is widely used as an adjective meaning ‘severely critical’.
cinglantPour une critique, un commentaire ou une condamnation très sévère.
The senator delivered a scathing critique of the proposed legislation.
Le sénateur a prononcé une critique cinglante du projet de loi.
Additional translations
fustigeantSoutenu; plus littéraire.
Synonyms
scathing
harsh
searing
biting
caustic
acerbic
trenchant
withering
cutting
damaging
devastating
harshly critical

Definitions

scathingadjective
Bitterly scornful or fiercely critical.
The journalist's scathing report exposed widespread corruption.
scathinggerund / present participle
Present participle of "scathe", meaning 'causing or capable of causing harm, injury, or scorching' (archaic or literary).
Scathing flames leapt from the burning rafters.
scatheverb
To harm or injure someone or something.
The harsh criticism was meant to scathe the author's reputation.
scathegerund / present participle
Severely critical; caustic; withering in condemnation.
The senator delivered a scathing critique of the proposed legislation.
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