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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Jen Macdonel, Claire Macdonel's mother, told Fox News Digital that the barracuda attack lacerated four of her daughter's tendons, in addition to a nerve and a ligament.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
They are lacerated by propellers.

— Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026

Definition of lacerated

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Rémi Lecoutre, deputy head gardener at the Claude Monet House and Gardens museum, gave France 24 a tour, which revealed the nasturtiums to be completely wiped out; many other flowers appeared scorched or dead.

— News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026
Any bone marrow, hair or nail clippings that could be used for standard post-mortem DNA tests are scorched.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of scorched

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One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane and a state police helicopter were involved in a collision in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening, authorities said.

— Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
In total, in the last 24 hours, the death toll in Ukraine has reached 25 people, with a further 132 injured throughout the country, according to reports from regional military administrations.

— Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of injured

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Consider the many different editions of New York Yankees dynasties that boiled the blood of fans across America.

— Steve Buckley, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Even if eggs are boiled or poached, pairing them with healthy fats like avocado or nuts can provide the fat needed to support vitamin D absorption.

— Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026

Definition of boiled

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Russia has repeatedly battered the Ukrainian power grid since its all-out invasion more than four years ago.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii as Category 1 hurricane Thousands in Hawaii remain without power on Monday, as forecasters warn the storm's aftermath could trigger flooding, mudslides and hazardous ocean conditions.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of battered

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Add the lemon halves, cut-sides down, and cook until charred on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
San Diego Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Dan Eddy said the fire began in a canyon area near where a brush fire in June had charred about 90 acres.

— Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of charred

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