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scathing

[skey-thing] / ˈskeɪ ðɪŋ /


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Davies is a hugely popular and accomplished comedian, comedy actor and host, who is likely to bring his affectionately scathing style with celebrities - as seen on Taskmaster and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The resurfacing of Kennedy’s claims has drawn scathing criticism from those in the medical community.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Recently, the doctrine has come in for scathing criticism from commentators across the ideological spectrum.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

That’s the approach SoFi Technologies is taking in the face of a scathing short report, and it appears to be paying off.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He stood at the edge of the pit, the crowd surging around him, hissing, mocking, their words scathing and dry as coals.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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