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scathing

DEFINITION: (adjective) Bitterly denunciatory; harshly critical.

USAGE: This scathing remark caused the Prince to hide his face for shame, and Steve to erect his head in the proud consciousness that this shot was not meant for him.

SYNONYMS: vituperative.

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