Synonyms for CORROSIVE
kəˈroʊ sɪvcor·ro·sive

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1. corrosiveadjective

   a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali)

   Antonyms:
   unsarcastic, constructive

2. caustic, corrosive, erosive, vitriolic, mordantadjective

   of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

   Synonyms:
   acrid, mordant, blistering, sulphurous, sulfurous, grim, corrosive, acid, erosive, bitter, virulent, caustic, acerbic, vitriolic, black, acerb

   Antonyms:
   unsarcastic, constructive

3. corrosiveadjective

   spitefully sarcastic

   "corrosive cristism"

   Synonyms:
   caustic, mordant, erosive, vitriolic

   Antonyms:
   unsarcastic, constructive

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1. corrosiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   corroding, consuming, eroding, erosive, catheretic, caustic, acrid, virulent, eating away

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1. corrosiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   erosive, eroding, corroding, vexing, carking, fretting

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1. List of paraphrases for "corrosive":

   corrosion, sour, irritant, destructive

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1. Amy McGrath:

   While each of our experiences are unique, as a woman in the military, I had to repeatedly fight the establishment during my 20-year career, no one needs to convince me of the urgency to address the issues of equal pay and equal justice, affordable health care for all, real action on voting rights, and ending the corrosive grip that corporate special interests have on our federal government.

2. Linda Flanagan:

   This behavior isabsolutely corrosive to kids.

3. Timothy Heath:

   Due to the corrosive effects of salt and humidity in the islands, HQ-9 missile systems must be removed and sent back to the mainland for maintenance periodically.

4. Max Stier:

   People underestimate the corrosive effect it has, it's like when you have a substitute teacher in your classroom. They aren't going to take on the tough issues.

5. Donna DiMaggio Berger:

   Concrete spalling, rebar deterioration --these are not unusual events when you have buildings exposed to corrosive conditions.