scathing

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Recently, the doctrine has come in for scathing criticism from commentators across the ideological spectrum.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Cherki featured in France's friendly win over Colombia during the recent international break, but 1998 World Cup winner Christophe Dugarry provided a scathing assessment of the player and his work-rate.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Outsider art in every sense of the word, and laden with scathing political and social commentary, Purifoy’s installations morph and change in the elements.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The parts add up to a novel that is scathing but discursive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

There were three more interviews after Taylor’s, each one just as bitter and scathing and gossip-filled.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon