what does scalding mean?

SCALDING as ADJECTIVE

Meaning
- marked by harshly abusive criticism
Synonym(s)
- blistering (what does blistering mean?)
- scathing (what does scathing mean?)
- vituperative (what does vituperative mean?)
Usage Example(s)
- his scathing remarks about silly lady novelists
- her vituperative railing
Similar To
- critical (what does critical mean?)