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scathing Synonyms

Another word for scathing

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• adjective (Context 1)

Witheringly scornful or severely critical.

Usage Example

"The investigative panel released a withering report on the company's safety violations."

Strongest
withering
blistering
cutting
biting
Strong
caustic
trenchant
mordant
acerbic
vitriolic
harsh

Opposites of scathing

The opposite of scathing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

complimentary
glowing
flattering
laudatory
favorable
mild
gentle
See all opposites of scathing

• Nearby Words

scarved
scary
scat
scathing
scathingly
scatter
scatterbrain

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scathing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scathing
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