scathing

• Qualifie une critique, un commentaire ou un ton extrêmement dur, mordant et blessant, souvent destiné à démolir ou à humilier.

Describes criticism or remarks that are very harsh, severe, and intended to hurt or damage.

1. Harshly criticalC1formal

   Expressing severe criticism or disapproval in a biting or hurtful way.

   Vivement critique

   • The critic wrote a scathing review of the new movie.
   • She made a scathing remark about his lack of effort.
   • The report was scathing in its assessment of the company's management.

   Synonymesacerbiccausticcuttingdevastatingsavagesearingstingingvitriolicwithering

   Antonymescomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising