Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word.

He was very scathing about the report, saying it was inaccurate.

  1. shun

  2. excited

  3. condemn

  4. rude

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Scathing means severely critical or expressing harsh condemnation. When someone is scathing about a report, they're condemning it strongly. "Condemn" is the correct synonym. Shun means to avoid; excited is opposite; rude is too mild.