BURNED Synonyms: 280 Similar and Opposite Words

burned 1 of 2

adjective

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as in scorched

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burned

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verb

variants or burnt

past tense of burn

as in glowed

to be on fire especially brightly all evening long we just sat there, contentedly watching the Yule log burn

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as in torched

to set (something) on fire it is not a good idea to try to burn old papers in the sink

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as in steamed

to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger he came home burning with anger because of a reprimand at work

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as in glared

to shine with a bright harsh light the bright streetlight outside our motel room burned all night long

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as in deceived

to cause to believe what is untrue he's been burned before, so he's careful to double-check such claims now

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as in consumed

to make complete use of heedlessly burning the country's resources without any concern for future generations

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Recent Examples of burned

Adjective

Designed to function like an ice resurfacer, BurnBot lays down pre-burned paths that define the boundaries of burn areas. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025 Yeager said none of the non-burned areas of the facility have been turned on again. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025

Verb

Those who try to exploit their fan base will probably get burned. — Davis Noell, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 Many of these materials are made from oil, which emits pollutants when burned, driving climate change and fueling extreme weather. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 The annihilation of the megafauna reshaped carbon and methane flows; deforestation helped to postpone the next ice age; industrialization burned primeval forests. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 Netanyahu has burned so many bridges with his parade of lies that Eisenkot would probably get an international grace period simply by virtue of his relative honesty. — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026 Our cup runneth over with plots, line deliveries, and imagery that will be burned into the collective consciousness until time immemorial. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 The Claremont Fire that started in July burned more than 6,600 acres of the Boise Foothills before reaching full containment in August. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 Investigators later found burned cloth, lighter fluid, a glass bottle and a lighter at the scene, the office said. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026 But cars have been burned, trees damaged and people hurt in communities across the Palestinian territory, with some people calling this the most dangerous season yet. — Reuters, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for burned

Adjective

If possible, wait until the extreme temperatures cool to apply pesticides that can cause scorched leaves.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Later the day of the arson, a young man with scorched hands faced an FBI agent and others investigating the crime.

— Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 4 Feb. 2026

Definition of scorched

Verb

French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend.

— Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Officials rushed to restore order after rioters torched buildings and smashed storefronts, in a fraught political climate ahead of next year's presidential election.

— Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of torched

Verb

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Zucchini With its high water content, zucchini can turn mushy and even fall apart when steamed.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of steamed

Verb

Attorneys for New Mexico argued that the state's entire population, not just Facebook users, were deceived by the company's public statements about privacy on the platform.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Attorneys for New Mexico argued that the state’s entire population, not just Facebook users, were deceived by the company’s public statements about privacy on the platform.

— Mikella Schuettler, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of deceived

Verb

Modern facilities can use closed-loop cooling, where water circulates through the system rather than being continually consumed and discharged.

— Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Auto energy efficiency was determined by looking at the annual miles driven per capita, and creating a ratio of annual miles driven to gallons of gas consumed.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of consumed

Adjective

This recipe, slightly adapted for thickness, provides a just-charred, roasted edge to the classic tomato soup due to broiling a heaping pile of vegetables together.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
That’s not because Crystal soft-pedals the emotional horror of returning to your home to find charred remains after watching, helpless, as flames took the locus of all your best memories.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026