Pronunciation: /skeɪð/
noun harm or injury
A1 The scathe on his arm was caused by a sharp knife.
A2 She suffered scathes on her face from the car accident.
B1 The scathe to his reputation was irreparable after the scandal.
B2 The scathe to the environment caused by the oil spill was devastating.
C1 The scathe to the company's finances was significant due to the economic downturn.
C2 The scathe to her mental health from years of abuse was profound and long-lasting.
verb to harm or injure
A1 The cat scathed the furniture with its claws.
A2 I accidentally scathed my hand on the sharp edge of the table.
B1 The harsh words spoken during the argument scathed their friendship.
B2 The negative reviews scathed the reputation of the restaurant.
C1 The scandal scathed the politician's career irreparably.
C2 The war scathed the country's infrastructure and economy.
formal The scathing review of the new product left the company's reputation in tatters.
informal She scathed him with her sharp words during the argument.
slang I can't believe he scathed you like that in front of everyone.
figurative The storm scathed the coastline, leaving destruction in its wake.
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