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
  • The Socialist leader said over 100,000 hectares (247,000 acres) had already been scorched through the first half of the year, matching the total yearly average for Spain over the last decade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Deadly wildfires scorched a record-breaking swath of the state.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of scorched
Verb
  • It can be used on any vegetable that can be parboiled.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Definition of parboiled
Verb
  • The officer who had been injured by the knife fired his weapon, striking the man and causing life-threatening injuries.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • The trio can all become unrestricted free agents, but are currently injured.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of injured
Verb
  • The agave pinas were roasted in brick ovens and then fermented using the distillery’s proprietary yeast before a double distillation.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
  • And now, after already being roasted for that blunder, USC has returned to the same piece of literature and aligned itself with another story detailing its own demise.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 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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  • Traveling away from one’s homeland often meant being battered by the seas and landing on foreign soil seeking food, water, and respite.
    — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of battered
Verb
  • The boat was badly charred but remained floating, Stanton said.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
  • Roast until soft and charred in spots, 12 to 15 minutes, flipping once.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of charred
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