scathing tone

Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words

a way of speaking that shows extreme disapproval

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Examples (10)

  • The critic spoke in a scathing tone about the director's latest film.
  • She was taken aback by the scathing tone of his voice during the meeting.
  • Despite her smile, her scathing tone revealed her true feelings.
  • He replied in a scathing tone, dismissing all my suggestions.
  • The teacher used a scathing tone to reprimand the disruptive students.
  • Why did you adopt such a scathing tone when talking to your colleagues?
  • Her scathing tone left no doubt about her contempt for the proposal.
  • The politician's scathing tone during the debate shocked the audience.
  • It is hard to ignore the scathing tone in his recent public statements.
  • I didn't appreciate the scathing tone you used with the waiter.