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

Verb

The tragedy occurred less than two hours after another deadly incident in Chatsworth, where a collision involving a Metro bus and a passenger vehicle killed two people and injured several others.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
In the ensuing, comically inept exchange of shotgun fire, both friends are injured, as is bandit leader Kakucha (Vakho Chkhartisvili).

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of injured

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Vista Bean purchases coffee from Jenga at fair prices before the beans make their way to Oceanside to be roasted and served at places like The Landing.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2026
While most vegetables can be cooked in multiple ways, some truly shine when they’re roasted, thanks to their structure and natural sugar content.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of roasted

Verb

Newcastle were not only beaten, but they were also bullied and battered into submission — physically overpowered and outplayed in every facet.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Close in, a comet is battered by the torrent of the sun's solar wind, which pushes the comet's material away into a distinctive tail.

— Rahul Rao, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of battered

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Poblano peppers are charred and peeled, then stuffed with picadillo, a mix of ground beef, spices, nuts and seasonal fruits such as pears and apples.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
The same chargrill produces the usual skewers but also charred okra spears or smoky mushrooms.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of charred

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