Mordacious synonyms
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Sharp or biting, as in character or expression:
Acid is defined as something that has a sour taste, or something that has a pH of less than 7 in chemistry.
That contracts bodily tissue and checks secretions, capillary bleeding, etc.; styptic
Injuring or capable of injuring the feelings; caustic:
Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.
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Eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.
Capable of or designed for incising, shearing, or severing:
Penetrating, biting, or caustic:
The definition of scathing is something or someone severely and harshly critical.
Vigilant; alert:
Dashing; pelting:
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(Figuratively) Keen; biting; vigorously effective and articulate; severe; as, trenchant wit.
attack (related)
Designed or used for carrying out a hostile or aggressive attack
respect (related)
So sharp as to cause mental pain
Stinging; cutting
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Sharp and biting, as the cold.
Find another word for mordacious. In this page you can discover 22 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for mordacious, like: acerbic, acid, acidic, acrid, astringent, biting, caustic, corrosive, cutting, mordant and pungent.