scathe
1 of 2verb/skeɪð/
Forms:scathes,scathing,scathed,scathed
1
to harm or injure someone or something
transitive- The harsh criticism did scathe her emotions.
- The wildfire continues to scathe the vast forested area.
- The storm's powerful winds can scathe buildings and infrastructure.
- Last year's storm scathed many coastal areas.
- The intense criticism has scathed her self-esteem.