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scathing

[skey-thing] / ˈskeɪ ðɪŋ /


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Fontana had fired the man—for good reason, he insists—and the ex-employee took revenge with a scathing review.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Mandy Moore shared her take on the drama swirling around her celebrity mommy group, months after fellow child actor Ashley Tisdale shaded the bunch in scathing essay last winter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

On Tuesday, Israel's state comptroller released a scathing report accusing successive governments of neglecting domestic weapons production and failing to maintain critical raw material reserves.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Surely I could come up with something smart and scathing, something that would let Rachel—and everyone else—know that she was my ex-friend for a reason.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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