scathe

verb
UK: /skeɪð/
US: /skeɪð/

  1. To harm or injure someone or something, especially with strong criticism.

    1. The fire did not scathe the trees on the edge of the forest.
    2. Her harsh words sought to scathe his reputation and damage his career prospects.

Synonyms

harm damage injure wound criticize attack
scathe noun

  1. Harm or injury, particularly when caused by scorching or severe criticism.

    1. The building escaped the fire without a scathe.
    2. She emerged from the debate without a scathe to her credibility, despite the fierce attacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "scathe" is /skeɪð/ in British English and /skeɪð/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scathe": harm, damage, injure, wound, criticize, attack.

Example usage of "scathe": "The fire did not scathe the trees on the edge of the forest.". More examples on the page.