Synonyms of scathing

1 Syllable

tart, cruel, harsh

2 Syllables

salter, burning, biting, scornful, brutal, clearcut, slashing, salty, scorching, mordant, carping, caustic, trenchant, cutting, stinging, tarter, searing

3 Syllables

mordacious, obloquious, truculent, withering, severe, severest, severer, sarcastic, belittling, sulphurous, reproachful, ironic

4 Syllables

aculeate, iron-handed, abusive, double-edged

5 Syllables

paradoxical

6 Syllables

vituperative, uncomplimentary