Scathe /(skāth; 277)/

Scathe

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Scathed; p. pr. & vb. n. Scathing

  1. 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.
    Strokes of calamity that scathe and scorch the soul.