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- pronunciation:
- kaw
stihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
capable of burning away, corroding, or destroying tissue by chemical action.
- synonyms:
- corrosive, mordant
- similar words:
- abrasive, acid, acidic, destructive
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| definition 2: |
bitingly critical.
Her mother-in-law's caustic comments about her housekeeping always incensed her.- synonyms:
- biting, excoriating, mordant, pungent, sharp
- antonyms:
- flattering, pleasing
- similar words:
- abrasive, acid, acrid, astringent, corrosive, cutting, incisive, venomous, vitriolic
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| related words: |
harsh, irate, sarcastic, tart, vicious, virulent |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a caustic substance.
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| related words: |
acid |
| derivations: |
caustically (adv.), causticity (n.) |
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