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/ˈskæθɪŋ krɪˈtɪsɪzəm/ · sca·th·ing cri·ti·cism
noun
  1. severe and harsh criticism, often intended to cause pain or embarrassment. The scathing criticism of the movie in the review was so harsh that it made the director cry.
  2. a strongly negative evaluation or assessment. The scathing criticism of the politician's policies was widely reported in the media.
Did you know? The phrase 'scathing criticism' has been used by many famous authors, including Charles Dickens, who wrote in his novel 'Oliver Twist': 'The scathing criticism of the workhouse was so severe that it moved the hearts of the readers.'
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026