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caustic

/kɔːstɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does caustic mean?

adjective

Having a harsh, corrosive, or caustic quality; capable of causing damage or harm. Extremely critical or sarcastic.

Example

"Her caustic comments about the movie left a bad taste in everyone's mouth."

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