Scald (Verb)
Meaning 1
Heat to the boiling point; "scald the milk".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Treat with boiling water; "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Burn with a hot liquid or steam; "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..