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scathing in German

scathing in German is bissig, bitter, ätzend — scathing means harshly critical.

scathing in German

bissig
adj
Harshly or bitterly critical; vitriolic.
bitter
adj
Harshly or bitterly critical; vitriolic.
ätzend
adj
Harshly or bitterly critical; vitriolic.
bitter
adj
Harmful or painful; acerbic.
grausam
adj
Harmful or painful; acerbic.

What does "scathing" mean?

  1. adjective Harshly critical.
    "The critic wrote a scathing review of the new film."

scathing in a sentence

  • The critic wrote a scathing review of the new film.
  • Her scathing remarks left him speechless.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "scathing" in German?

"scathing" in German is bissig, bitter, ätzend. scathing means: Harshly critical.

How do you use "scathing" in a sentence?

Example: "The critic wrote a scathing review of the new film." In German, "scathing" is bissig, bitter, ätzend.

Are there other ways to say "scathing" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "scathing": bissig, bitter, ätzend, grausam.

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