SCALDED Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

scalded

verb

past tense of scald

as in bruised

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as in scorched

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as in parboiled

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Verb

The man’s muscles and skin were lacerated by the bear’s claws and teeth.

— Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
Corbin fractured his jaw in two places, busted his upper arm, and lacerated his lip.

— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of lacerated

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Five Palestinians have been killed and more than 100 injured this week in such attacks, according to Palestinian officials.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
The status of starting edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot, who was injured against Clemson, remains up in the air.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of injured

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Extraordinarily hot temperatures above 100 degrees roasted the region down through San Diego which hit a record 105 degrees, with many other spots setting new records for similar highs.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
It can be roasted, pan-seared, grilled, and even cooked in a Southerner’s favorite fashion—hand-breaded and deep-fried.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of roasted

Verb

All my teams got battered last week, and I'm still pumped to get a new week going.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The freshman who could be a Curtis rival for years to come, Tennessee’s Faizon Brandon, was battered a week ago by Texas and was benched by coach Josh Heupel in the first half against Auburn after a bad interception.

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of battered

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At NoriFish, it gets grilled or torched until the skin turns crisp and charred while the interior stays buttery.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Bangkok Kunsthalle, in Chinatown, opened in 2024 in a former academic publishing house that was ravaged by a fire 25 years ago; the mazelike interior, some of it still charred, is a surprisingly compelling stage for art.

— Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of charred

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