How is the word cinglant translated from French to English

English translation
withering
adjective

Destiné à rabaisser quelqu'un.

Meant to make someone feel small.

Examples with “cinglant”

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  • Elle lui a lancé un regard cinglant. — She gave him a withering look.

  • Sa réponse en réunion a été cinglante. — His reply at the meeting was withering.

  • As-tu entendu sa remarque cinglante sur mon rapport ? — Did you hear her withering remark about my report?

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