Definitions
- Describing a sharp or biting remark that is intended to criticize or hurt someone's feelings. - Referring to a substance that can burn or corrode other materials. - Talking about a sarcastic or cutting sense of humor.
- Describing a remark or wit that is sharp and critical, often with a touch of irony. - Referring to a substance used in dyeing or printing to fix colors onto fabric. - Talking about a biting or acerbic sense of humor.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe sharp or biting remarks.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a sarcastic sense of humor.
- 3Both words have alternative meanings related to chemical substances.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Caustic is more commonly used to describe remarks or criticism towards people, while mordant is more commonly used to describe remarks or criticism in general.
- 2Intensity: Caustic has a stronger connotation of harshness and potential to cause harm, while mordant has a slightly softer connotation.
- 3Chemical Usage: Caustic can refer to a substance that can burn or corrode, while mordant refers to a substance used in dyeing or printing to fix colors onto fabric.
Remember this!
Caustic and mordant are synonyms that both describe sharp or biting remarks and can be used to describe a sarcastic sense of humor. However, caustic is more commonly used to describe criticism towards people, while mordant is more commonly used to describe criticism in general. Caustic has a stronger connotation of harshness and potential to cause harm, while mordant has a slightly softer connotation. Additionally, caustic can also refer to a substance that can burn or corrode, while mordant refers to a substance used in dyeing or printing to fix colors onto fabric.
