How do you pronounce caustic?

caustic is pronounced as /ˈkɔː.stɪk/.

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caustic

☠️caustic (kostic)

adjective

/ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustique, acerbe (caustique, acerbe)

cause cauterize

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Signification

able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic

Traduction de la signification

capable de brûler ou de corroder par action chimique; sévèrement sarcastique

capable de bruler ou de corroder par action chimique; severement sarcastique

Phrases d'exemple

Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.

Ses remarques caustiques ont blessé ses sentiments.

Ses remarques caustiques ont blesse ses sentiments.

Expressions d'exemple

caustic wit

esprit caustique

Synonymes

corrosive, biting, sarcastic, scathing, harsh

Antonymes

gentle, mild, kind

Collocations

caustic remark, caustic substance, caustic humor, caustic comment

Vocabulaires connexes

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relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society

autonomous (autonome)

Operating independently without external control; self-governing or self-directing.

incoercible (incoercible)

Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.

irreconcilable (irréconciliable)

impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences

inextricable (inextricable)

Impossible to separate or escape from.

unimpeachable (irréprochable)

Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.

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