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scathing

[skey-thing] / ˈskeɪ ðɪŋ /


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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

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

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

However, Fury was scathing about the performance of two men he previously dominated.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The Head Mistress of Eton was particularly scathing.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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