What is another word for burn?
Pronunciation:
[ b_ˈɜː_n], [ bˈɜːn], [ bˈɜːn], [ p_ˌɛ_ɹ_ɪ_h_ˈɛ_l_iə_n], [ pˌɛɹɪhˈɛli͡ən], [ pˌɛɹɪhˈɛliən]Table of Contents
Opposite words for burn:Definition for Burn:
- burn, sear, or freeze ( tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; " The surgeon cauterized the wart"
Synonyms for Burn:
n.
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- smolder.
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- catch.
- crick,
- smarting,
- chafing,
- Migraine,
- agony,
- discomfort,
- malaise,
- ache,
- headache,
- stitch,
- gripe,
- irritation,
- stab,
- earache,
- pang,
- throe,
- distress,
- sore,
- misery,
- anguish,
- affliction,
- suffering,
- grief,
- throb,
- bruise,
- torture,
- spasm,
- torment,
- painfulness,
- infliction,
- inflammation,
- wrench,
- wound,
- cramp,
- rack.
v.
•be on fire; set on fire (verb)- cremate,
- scald,
- glow,
- blaze,
- sear,
- conflagrate,
- reduce to ashes,
- enkindle,
- toast,
- flame,
- singe,
- ignite,
- scorch,
- bake,
- parch,
- heat.
- fire.
- take.
Antonyms for Burn:
v.
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be on fire; set on fire
extinguish, freeze, smother, subdue, wet, help, put out, cool, stifle, aid, quench.
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feel stinging pain
assuage.
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be on fire; set on fire
v. t.
Homophones for Burn:
Hypernym for Burn:
n.
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act
scald.
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act
v.
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burn, scorch, scald, backfire, blaze up, sear, cauterise, burn up, torch, Deflagrate, burn down, smolder, cauterize, blaze, flame, char, go up, cremate, flare, flame up, smoulder, singe, blacken.
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weather
gutter.
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Hyponym for Burn:
n.
v.
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change state, ruin, turn, destroy, damage.
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emotion
experience, feel.
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social
execute, put to death.
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