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Scathing
/ˈskeɪ.ðɪŋ/ adjective mediumExtremely harsh and critical in a way that feels painfully sharp.
The film received a scathing review that called it the worst release of the year.
Memory Trick
Sounds like 'scarring' — a scathing remark can feel sharp enough to leave a mark, like a scar.