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Burn — synonyms, definition

1. burn (Noun)

24 synonyms
bite blister branch brook burn mark burning channel creek cut engrave etch lithograph rill rivulet run runlet runnel scorch stipple stream • • •
5 definitions

burn (Noun) — Pain that feels hot as if it were on fire.

burn (Noun) — A browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun.

burn (Noun) — An injury caused by exposure to heat, chemicals or radiation.

burn (Noun) — A place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body).

burn (Noun) — Damage inflicted by fire.

12 types of
blemish damage defect harm hurt hurting hyperpigmentation injury mar pain scathe trauma
8 types
cigarette burn electric burn first-degree burn scald scorch second-degree burn singe third-degree burn

2. burn (Verb)

87 synonyms
ache bake beam bite blacken blaze blister break out burn down burn off burn up burn without visible flame cauterise cauterize char combust consume cut desire engrave • • •
15 definitions

burn (Verb) — Destroy by fire. ex. "They burned the house and his diaries"

burn (Verb) — Shine intensely, as if with heat. ex. "The candles were burning"

burn (Verb) — Undergo combustion. ex. "Maple wood burns well"

burn (Verb) — Cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort. ex. "The sun burned his face"

burn (Verb) — Cause to burn or combust. ex. "The sun burned off the fog"

burn (Verb) — Feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion. ex. "She was burning with anger" ex. "He was burning to try out his new skis"

burn (Verb) — Cause to undergo combustion. ex. "The car burns only Diesel oil" ex. "burn garbage"

burn (Verb) — Burn at the stake. ex. "Witches were burned in Salem"

burn (Verb) — Spend (significant amounts of money). ex. "He has money to burn"

burn (Verb) — Feel hot or painful. ex. "My eyes are burning"

burn (Verb) — Burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent. ex. "The surgeon burned the wart"

burn (Verb) — Get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun.

burn (Verb) — Create by duplicating data. ex. "burn a CD"

burn (Verb) — Use up (energy). ex. "burn off calories through vigorous exercise" ex. "burn up calories through vigorous exercise"

burn (Verb) — Burn with heat, fire, or radiation.

37 types of
ache beam blow care for change integrity change state color colour consume create damage deplete destroy discolor discolour eat eat up execute exhaust experience • • •
30 types
backfire blacken blaze blaze up burn down burn up char coal cremate deflagrate flame flame up flare go up gutter ignite light nettle scald scorch • • •