Associations to the word «Scathing»

Wiktionary

SCATHING, adjective. Harshly or bitterly critical
SCATHING, adjective. Harmful or painful; acerbic
SCATHING, verb. Present participle of scathe

Dictionary definition

SCATHING, adjective. Marked by harshly abusive criticism; "his scathing remarks about silly lady novelists"; "her vituperative railing".

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle