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noun

plural of scald
as in burns
a burn left on the skin that is caused by hot liquid or steam

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verb

present tense third-person singular of scald
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as in bruises

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as in scorches

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as in simmers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalds
  1. burns
  2. wounds
  3. scorches
  4. simmers
  5. scars
  6. tears
  7. sears
  8. boils
Noun
  • At least 11 people were injured, the coalition said on X, including a 4-year-old child faced with second-degree burns.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Besides clearing pollutants from the air, aloe vera plants can also soothe burns and sunburn thanks to thick sap in their spiky leaves.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of burns
Verb
  • The kitchen wounds him, heals him, and becomes his crucible of faith.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 July 2026
  • The Atlanta Games are later marred by the Centennial Olympic Park bombing that kills Alice Hawthorne, wounds 111 others.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of wounds
Verb
  • France followed its hottest-ever day with yet more brutal temperatures as a deadly heat wave scorches much of western Europe.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 June 2026
  • Protection from the sun is key for this plant because bright sun scorches its leaves.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Definition of scorches
Verb
  • And what else simmers beneath the surface in this tense family drama?
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The Differences Between Instant Pot and Slow Cooker A slow cooker is a countertop appliance that simmers ingredients in a pot at a low temperature for an extended period.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026
Definition of simmers
Noun
  • The road linking the Moroccan town of Fnideq to the border crossing bore the scars of the unrest.
    — Suman Naishadham, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • On Saturday, the road linking Fnideq to the border crossing bore the scars of the unrest.
    — Sergio Rodrigo Ruíz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of scars
Verb
  • When a testicle ruptures, the tough outer covering, called the tunica albuginea, actually tears open after an extremely forceful blow.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026
  • Carter further complicates things in last week’s episode, when he drunkly tears an animal mount off the wall during Oreana’s grandmother’s big party at the 10-Petal Ranch.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
Definition of tears
Verb
  • Nikki Glaser quickly and delightfully sears the crowd.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of sears
Verb
  • Mariscos Cortez is a seafood restaurant with flavors from the coast of Mexico that will serve a small menu of ceviche, aguachiles and Jalisco-style shrimp boils.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • The river dropped 60 feet between boulders in a series of falls and continued downstream in a dangerous half mile of holes and boils.
    — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
Definition of boils
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