SCALD Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of scald

as in burn

a burn left on the skin that is caused by hot liquid or steam

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verb

as in to bruise

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as in to scorch

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as in to simmer

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Noun

Depending on the species and the part of the animals’ bodies that are affected, the disease is sometimes known as rain scald or rain rot, grease heal, and strawberry foot rot. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026 Place one-half cup cream in a sauce pot and bring up to a scald. — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026

Verb

Since most of these scalding waters are too hot to swim in, the next best option is the Firehole Swim Area, located along the Firehole River and fed by thermal activity below the surface. — Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 By comparison, 125 visitors have drowned and 23 have died from burns after falling into the park’s scalding hot springs. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for scald

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scald

Noun

To add to it, backup running back Tyler Goodson got his most burn as a Cowboy, rushing for 38 yards on 10 carries.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Meaning the burn of this loss, the clarifying reality check and the imperative to improve.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of burn

Verb

While these tracks are endearing enough, Way Dynamic’s real magic sits at the juncture of folk and forlornness, when Young’s guitar is allowed to ramble and his regrets are sharp enough to bruise.

— Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
To bruise or wrinkle easily, in his thinking, is not necessarily a defect.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of bruise

Verb

Unprecedented high temperatures scorched the continent from late May until the end of August this year.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Its advanced technology generates precise light pulses that cut through delicate materials such as computer chips and human tissue without scorching surrounding tissue.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of scorch

Verb

That was the opening gambit from Textile Exchange conference host Samata Pattinson last week, kick-starting three days of programming that said a lot about the state of sustainable fashion, and the frustrations simmering below its surface.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
For this recipe, simmer them whole, with the skins on, until very tender but not falling apart.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of simmer

Noun

Social media giant Meta was hit with a class action lawsuit in Australia on behalf of children and teenagers who allegedly suffered harm over the addictive design features and exposure to harmful content on its platforms Facebook and Instagram.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Ryan McMonigle, a spokesman for Kansas City’s public works department, told The Star that LAZ Parking, or Park KC staff more generally, issue tickets for reasons including social harm, unpaid parking and license plate violations.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of harm

Verb

Last year, Kort helped launch an Eat the Invaders event, bringing chefs together to channel people’s appetite for delicious food by cooking with invasive and overabundant species.

— Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Intruders even attempted to cook french fries before a man and his dog drove about 20 people from the restaurant, a security guard told the publication.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of cook

Verb

Gnocchi and mushrooms roast without parboiling, then get finished with creamy ricotta and lemon to cut through the richness.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
For a simpler approach to preparing Brussels sprouts, skip parboiling and move straight to roasting.

— Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025

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