blistering
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7.0
- adjective
- /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/
:
demoledor
- On the Saturday before the election, he traveled to New Jersey to deliver a blistering attack on the Republicans' tariff policy before a huge and enthusiastic crowd of Democratic partisans.
I give her credit for this because she sat there and endured just blistering criticism over what she did.
- I give her credit for this because she sat there and endured just blistering criticism over what she did.
Examples
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Naples trial court Judge Cynthia A. Ellis, acting in that capacity for the disciplinary proceeding, would go on to issue a detailed, blistering opinion against him.
Academic text (2002) -
Finally, in his blistering review in the Washington Post, Metro columnist Marc Fisher calls the museum "an exercise in intellectual timidity and a sorry abrogation of the Smithsonian's obligation to explore America's history and culture."
Academic text (2005) -
Several blistering comments sprang to mind, but she bit them back.
Fiction book (2001) -
During this same time period, Air Force strategic programs attracted blistering criticism on Capitol Hill.
Academic text (1990) -
I give her credit for this because she sat there and endured just blistering criticism over what she did.
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Four grand juries, most notably one in Philadelphia, have investigated clergy sexual abuse and issued blistering reports, along with recommendations for legislation.
Academic text (2007) -
Just ask Leslie Stahl about her blistering portrait of Reagan in the 80s.
Blog text (17) -
If we can't offer a better future that is believable to more people, we're not going to win," said Gingrich, who launched blistering attacks on Romney last spring.
Blog text (31) -
In the past year, a handful of Washington business lobbyists have waged a blistering campaign to persuade the world that Congress has been engaged in a spasm of sanctions proliferation.
Academic text (1999) -
The critics published a blistering review of the film, condemning its lack of originality.
Synonyms
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2.5
Feeling or showing strong anger and hurt
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4.1
Very direct and harsh in a way that can hurt people
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6.5
Showing little concern for other people's feelings
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9.3
Harsh, angry words that strongly hurt someone
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7.4
Being very sharp and unkind in speech or writing
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8.2
Speech or writing that is harsh and likely to offend people
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8.4
Very harsh and full of hate in speech or writing
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6.3
Causing strong emotional pain and making you feel upset
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7.2
A very harsh remark that tries to hurt someone
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7.0
Said in a sharp, hurtful way to criticize someone
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7.5
A harsh, bitter way of speaking that shows anger or criticism
Very harsh and sharply critical, for example in a review
Harsh, sharply critical words that hurt people
Harsh or hurtful in a way that makes someone feel upset
Saying harsh, mean things that hurt people
Harsh angry speech or writing that strongly criticizes people
Antonyms
Compounds
- NSFW
A harmful chemical that causes severe blisters on skin and damages eyes and lungs, often used as a weapon
How Harsh
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word blistering for very harsh words comes from blister, because a blister is painful, so a 'blistering' comment hurts like a burn and means very severe criticism.