Caustic(adjective)
Sarcastic in a biting, hurtful way; or able to burn/corrode.
Hindi meaning:कटाक्षपूर्ण; संक्षारक
Synonyms: Sarcastic, Cutting, Scathing, Corrosive
Antonyms: Kind, Gentle, Pleasant, Complimentary
Example: His caustic remarks embarrassed the team during the meeting.
Trick to remember: Caustic sounds like cause-tic — words that cause pain (cutting sarcasm) or chemicals that cause burns (corrosive).
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