scorcher

[skawr-cher] / ˈskɔr tʃər /

NOUN

criticism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assessment comment critique judgment opinion review

STRONG

appraisal appreciation commentary elucidation essay estimate evaluation examination exposition notice observation pan rating rave sideswipe study

WEAK

reviewal sleighride write-up

Antonyms

STRONG

heedlessness neglect

WEAK

approval compliment estimation guess praise supposition

NOUN

defamation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

denigration disparagement

STRONG

aspersion calumny depreciation detraction dirt dump dynamite hit knock lie mud obloquy opprobrium slam slime slur smear tale traducement vilification

WEAK

backbiting backstabbing belittlement black eye character assassination cheap shot dirty laundry low-down dirty slap in face

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment flattery praise

WEAK

approval commendation exaltation

NOUN

scandal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crime rumor wrongdoing

STRONG

aspersion calumny defamation depreciation detraction discredit disgrace dishonor disparagement disrepute dynamite gossip hearsay ignominy infamy mud obloquy opprobrium reproach shame sin slander tale talk turpitude

WEAK

backbiting backstabbing belittlement dirty linen eavesdropping idle rumor skeleton in closet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

good deed

STRONG

approval commendation compliment esteem exaltation flattery goodness honor morality praise respect

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Dahlia Lithwick: This is a scorcher of a brief that holds nothing back.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Doue scored twice either side of a Kvaratskhelia scorcher to go into the break 4-1 up and cruising.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

Jackson, whose accolades include a lifetime achievement award from the Romance Writers of America, delivers another scorcher.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024

The Lakers shot worse from three just three times this season, with Thursday’s performance making Game 1’s 8-for-29 from deep game look like a scorcher.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024

“Gonna be a scorcher today,” said the janitor as I passed him in the hall.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

scorcher

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