How to use "scathing" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "scathing" in popular movie and book plots

  • The film is a scathing indictment of California's controversial Three-strikes law.  - Resin (film)
  • During this time Renée is quite scathing in her criticisms of Louise, whom she sees as a selfish and self-indulgent coquette.  - Mémoires de deux jeunes mariées
  • But the real fireworks begin when Pressvala writes a scathing critique of Khodaiji and public reaction is widespread.  - Little Zizou
  • Later, Miller writes a scathing report.  - Green Zone (film)
  • Michael is further incensed against Jan when he learns that she gave him a scathing performance review after they had begun dating.  - The Deposition (The Office)
  • After wishing them "merry christmas and happy new year" in a scathing tone he leads his daughter away.  - Fantozzi (film)
  • Lawrence falls in love with the beautiful Mexican dancer Rita Gómez (Dolores del Río), forgetting that he once wrote a scathing review of her.  - In Caliente
  • James Thornley, the publisher, instigated libel action against scathing press articles attacking the book and its conclusions.  - The Yellow "M"
  • As the four drink, Martha and George engage in scathing verbal abuse in front of Nick and Honey.  - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (film)
  • Instead, it is a scathing condemnation of Antony’s character.  - These Being the Words of Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • During a photoshoot, Betty makes some rather scathing remarks regarding Angel's appearance.  - Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
  • She suggests to Wyatt that he break up with Kim by sending her a scathing letter and a topless picture of himself with Ivy.  - Overnight Delivery
  • Bernard hears this news in prison, and sends Leigh-Cheri a scathing letter denouncing her practices.  - Still Life with Woodpecker
  • The Times prints the story on the front page, and condemns CBS in a scathing editorial.  - The Insider (film)
  • As the four drink, Martha and George engage in scathing verbal abuse of each other in front of Nick and Honey.  - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
  • A short while later, the "manager's boy" announces to the rest of the crew, in a scathing tone, "Mistah Kurtz—he dead" (Conrad 117).  - Heart of Darkness

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