as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
newspaper cartoonists scathed the lecherous governor with a series of cruel caricatures
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Recent Examples of scathe
SI.com, 13 Feb. 2018
Verb
Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football debates always seem to scathe a few players in the new, with last Monday’s discussions centred around Newcastle forward Dwight Gayle.
—SI.com, 13 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scathe
Verb
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For example, if China can pin down the United States in the Taiwan Strait, Russia and Iran may seize the moment to attack their neighbors.—
Mark Melton,
National Review,
23 May 2025
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There are several leaf spotting diseases that can attack hydrangeas.—
Janet B. Carson,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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Much of the debate, from critics on both sides of the aisle, has focused on the harm this could cause the most vulnerable Americans.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Five months after beating New York Red Bulls for the club’s sixth MLS Cup title, the Galaxy lost the rematch 7-0 in New York — seven-nil — prompting an impromptu team scolding on the field by Vanney after the final whistle.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The moment a golden retriever and his feline friend were scolded by their owner for their behavior during her trip has left people in stitches.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Eight people were injured in the Sunday attack, some with burns.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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At least eight people, ranging from ages 52 to 88, were hospitalized with burns and other injuries, authorities said.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Three players told the Washington Post that Spirit coach Richie Burke had repeatedly screamed at them, insulted them and threatened to bench them, during games and at practice.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The title comes up over a blue sky in orange font and goes on to insult the Celtics as much as possible.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Applying a thin layer of lawn soil might help protect the green runners from sun scald but is probably not necessary.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Wrap the trunk of very young trees to help protect them from sun scald, making sure to remove it after the last frost in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Florida Panthers slammed the door on that, crushing that hope with a three-goal flurry in the second period and a game-winner in the third period.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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The 58-year-old man driving the truck reportedly then lost control of his vehicle before slamming into a nearby Honda Odyssey and sending them both into a guard rail, WOFL and CBS affiliate WKMG-TV reported.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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He’s considered several options to resolve the situation, hoping to find a compromise that addresses both his wife’s emotional scars and the family’s needs.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The conflict with Ro and his marauding Nihil forces has left scars across the galaxy and held the Republic hostage.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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“Scathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scathe. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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