blistering

Meanings

• the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin
• get blistered
• subject to harsh criticism
• cause blisters to form on
• harsh or corrosive in tone
  • "blistering criticism"
• hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters
  • "blistering sun"
• very fast; capable of quick response and great speed
  • "a blistering pace"

Synonyms

acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blister, blistery, caustic, hot, red-hot, scald, sulfurous, sulphurous, vesicate, vesication, vesiculation, virulent, vitriolic, whip