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scalding

scal·ding

US/ˈskɔldɪŋ/ rare

adjective

1.

marked by harshly abusive criticism

  • “his scathing remarks about silly lady novelists”
  • “her vituperative railing”
Synonyms
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Origin

From scald + -ing.

Phrases

  • scalding hot

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