scathing retort

Frequency: 5.80.5 per million words

a reply that is severely critical and harsh

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Examples (20)

  • The critic's scathing retort left the artist speechless.
  • She delivered a scathing retort to his rude comment.
  • She delivered a scathing retort to his rude comment.
  • His scathing retort silenced the critics immediately.
  • His opponent's scathing retort won over the audience.
  • The politician was known for his quick and scathing retorts.
  • The politician was known for his quick and often scathing retorts.
  • She couldn't help but offer a scathing retort when provoked.
  • After the insult, a scathing retort was expected from her.
  • The interviewer received a surprisingly scathing retort.
  • The debate quickly devolved into a series of scathing retorts.
  • He prepared a scathing retort for his opponent's accusations.
  • He tried to formulate a scathing retort, but no words came.
  • A scathing retort often ends a debate rather than continuing it.
  • Her scathing retort highlighted the hypocrisy of his argument.
  • Her scathing retort left no doubt about her disapproval.
  • The journalist received a scathing retort from the company's CEO.
  • Despite the tension, he managed a calm, yet scathing retort.
  • Despite the tension, he managed to suppress a scathing retort.
  • The audience gasped at the speaker's scathing retort.