 scald |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (medicine) a burn cause by hot liquid or steam | |
| Related terms: | burn | |
| 2. | [ verb ] burn with a hot liquid or steam | |
| Examples: | "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out" |
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| Related terms: | burn | |
| 3. | [ verb ] heat to the boiling point | |
| Examples: | "scald the milk" |
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| Related terms: | heat | |
| 4. | [ verb ] treat with boiling water | |
| Examples: | "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled" |
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| Related terms: | process | |
| 5. | [ verb ] subject to harsh criticism | |
| Synonyms: | whip blister | |
| Examples: | "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday" "the professor scaled the students" "your invectives scorched the community" |
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| Related terms: | attack | |
| 6. | [ noun ] the act of burning with steam or hot water | |
| Related terms: | burn | |
| Similar spelling: |
scold scalding Schuld Schild scaled scolder Schuldt Schildt scheldt Schield scolding Schlitz |
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