caustic

caustic [adjective]: capable of burning; sarcastic, biting.

Example: Your caustic remarks are not going to win you any friends.

Related words: caustically [adverb], causticity [noun]

Synonyms: abrasive, acerbic, acid, acrid, acrimonious, astringent, biting, corroding, harsh, mordant, pungent, sharp, stinging, tart

Antonyms: calming, palliative, reassuring, soothing

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Category: Vocabulary words

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