01 v. t. To do harm to; to injure; to damage; to waste; to destroy.
imp. & p. p.
Scathed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Scathing
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To do harm to; to injure; to damage; to waste; to destroy.“As when heaven's fire Hath scathed the forest oaks or mountain pines.” — Milton.“Strokes of calamity that scathe and scorch the soul.” — W. Irving.