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scald

The word “scald” has 1 syllable: scald

It's pronounced as /skɔld/

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In the thesaurus, “scald” has 94 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scald along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scald

Antonyms for scald

Meanings of scald

  • noun
    1. A burn, or injury to the skin or flesh, by hot liquid or steam.
    2. Scaliness; a scabby skin disease.
    3. A Nordic poet of the Viking Age.
  • verb
    1. To burn with hot liquid.
    2. To heat almost to boiling.
  • adjective
    1. Affected with the scab; scabby.
    2. Paltry; worthless.

Example Sentences

  • Be careful not to scald yourself with the boiling water.
  • The chef wore gloves to avoid a scald from the hot steam.
  • She managed to scald her hand while pouring tea.
  • A sudden burst of steam can easily scald unprotected skin.
  • Always test the bath water temperature to ensure it won't scald a child.

On this page you'll find 111 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scald, such as: abrasion, abuse, afflict, affliction, aggrieve, bake, batter.

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