scathe

[skeyth]

verb (used with object)

scathed, scathing 

1. to attack with severe criticism.

2. to hurt, harm, or injure, as by scorching.

noun

1. hurt, harm, or injury.

scathe

/ skeɪð /

verb

1. rare,  to attack with severe criticism

2. archaic,  to injure

noun

1. archaic,  harm

Other Word Forms

• scatheless adjective
• scathelessly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of scathe¹

before 1000; (noun) Middle English scath ( e ), scade, schath ( e ) < Old Norse skathi damage, harm, cognate with Old English sc ( e ) atha malefactor, injury (with which the Middle English forms with sch- might be identified); (v.) Middle English scath ( e ), skath ( e ) < Old Norse skatha, cognate with Old English sceathian

Word History and Origins

Origin of scathe¹

Old English sceatha; related to Old Norse skathi, Old Saxon scatho

Example Sentences

In a scathing dissent issued the day after Brown’s ruling, 5th U.S.

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He is scathing about AI content: “AI is the greatest average ever” and because of AI’s capabilities to produce and reproduce endless content very cheaply, the walls around creating that content will come down.

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On Top Gear, Willson was known for his wry delivery and scathing reviews.

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The judgment comes after months of contentious hearings that uncovered scathing allegations about their relationship including accusations of infidelity, drug addiction and abuse.

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A scathing take-down of Mamdani's policies and background in The Spectator magazine may be closer to the views of the average Tory MP, who have a tribal aversion to socialism in all its forms.

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