caustics

Caustics are a type of poison that can damage your skin or your body. They are often used in writing or speech to express feelings of anger, envy, or bitterness.

  • The article was full of caustics, criticizing everything from the author's grammar to the style of the article.

  • The speech was full of caustics, criticizing the speaker's opponents.

Definition of caustics

adjective

of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

Synonyms:

corrosive, erosive, mordant, vitriolic

adjective

harsh or corrosive in tone

Synonyms:

acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, sulfurous, sulphurous, virulent, vitriolic

noun

any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue

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