scald

Meanings

• a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
• the act of burning with steam or hot water
• subject to harsh criticism
• treat with boiling water
  • "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled"
• heat to the boiling point
  • "scald the milk"
• burn with a hot liquid or steam
  • "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out"

Synonyms

blister, whip