All 4 Uses of
scathing
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- The slightest breath of wind made them all jump and turn toward the whispering bush or tree in the hope that one of the missing Order members might leap unscathed from its leaves — And then a broom materialized directly above them and streaked toward the ground — "It's them!" screamed Hermione.†
Chpt 5
- Mad-Eye had always been scathing about Dumbledore's willingness to trust people.†
Chpt 5 *
- Mr. Weasley gave Harry a scathing look and swept from the lift.†
Chpt 13
- His body appeared unscathed.†
Chpt 35
Definition:
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(scathing) to severely harm -- especially by fire or through criticism