scald

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scald Definition

• (n) a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
• (n) the act of burning with steam or hot water
• (v) subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community"
• (v) treat with boiling water; "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled"
• (v) heat to the boiling point; "scald the milk"
• (v) burn with a hot liquid or steam; "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out"

scald Synonyms

• blister
• scald
• whip