adjective as in strong fondness

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acerbic, severe, scathing

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Example:Her acerbic remarks stung more than she had anticipated.

Definition:sharp, biting, or caustic: characterized by the use of harsh, biting, or cutting remarks

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Example:The teacher’s severe scrutiny of the exam papers led to a more disciplined classroom.

Definition:very serious or strict; harsh, stern: severe in criticizing esp. injustice or ignorance

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Example:The local newspaper published a scathing editorial on the corruption in the government.

Definition:stinging or cutting in criticism; fiercely or bitterly adverse: a scathing editorial on the latest policy

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