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Synonyms & Antonyms of boiling
(Entry 1 of 2)
having a notably high temperature
- it was boiling in that car, and the owners had foolishly left their pet in it
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boiling
verbpresent participle of boil
Synonyms & Antonyms of boiling (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
- the passengers were boiling when they found out the flight was delayed yet again
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- smoldering
- (or smouldering)
- bristling,
- flaring (up),
- inflaming
- (also enflaming)
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2
to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam
- boil the potatoes until they are tender before you try to mash them
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The first known use of boiling was in the 14th century
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