Synonyms for Blistering (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the formation of vesicles):
vesication, vesiculation
WordNet sense 2 (harsh or corrosive in tone):
acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, caustic, sulfurous, venomous, virulent, vitriolic, acerb, sulphurous
WordNet sense 3 (disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings ):
unpleasant
WordNet sense 4 (hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters):
blistery
WordNet sense 5 (used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning):
hot
WordNet sense 6 (very fast; capable of quick response and great speed):
red-hot
WordNet sense 7 (acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly):
fast
WordNet sense 8 (marked by harshly abusive criticism):
scalding, scathing, vituperative
WordNet sense 9 (marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws):
critical
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