Acerbic

adjective
harsh or corrosive in tone
“an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose”
Similar: acerb, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic
adjective
sour or bitter in taste
Similar: acerb, astringent

Words that mean the same

Harsh and Severe

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