scalded

verb

past tense of scald
1
as in bruised

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2
as in scorched

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3
as in parboiled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalded
  1. lacerated
  2. scorched
  3. parboiled
  4. injured
  5. roasted
  6. boiled
  7. battered
  8. charred
Verb
  • They are lacerated by propellers.
    — Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
  • Some of the women were bleeding from their reproductive organs, while others had blood dripping from slashes on their breasts, their bodies having been lacerated with a sharp instrument.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of lacerated
Verb
  • So far this summer, Greece has been spared the heatwaves that have scorched much of western Europe in recent weeks.
    — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • As of Sunday morning, the Gold Mountain fire had scorched 26,405 acres, according to Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3, which was leading the fire response.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of scorched
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  • It can be used on any vegetable that can be parboiled.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Definition of parboiled
Verb
  • More than 300 people have been injured and 35 others killed in recent US strikes against Iran, the country’s Health Ministry said Wednesday.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The team said that forward Mouhamed Gueye injured his left foot in an offseason workout last Wednesday.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of injured
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  • Black and oolong teas are not roasted, but oxidized to bring out different aromas.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • For the best benefits, eat walnuts raw or lightly roasted with minimal salt and sugar to preserve their nutrients.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Definition of roasted
Verb
  • The shepherd observed as Underwood boiled and stirred and filtered his brew.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Definition of boiled
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  • Pitching was supposed to be the strength Heading into the season, pitching was viewed as the Marlins’ clearest strength before the staff was battered by injuries.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • One person remains missing in Missouri after heavy rainfall battered parts of the state Friday, forcing numerous emergency rescues and evacuations, including at a summer camp with more than 200 children.
    — Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of battered
Verb
  • When the poblano skin is blistered and charred, remove to a small bowl.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The palate does pack an initial punch, with great viscosity and bold interplay between honeyed sweetness and charred orchard fruits.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of charred
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