scalding
Burns on contact
Scalding describes something hot enough to burn, typically liquid or steam: scalding water, scalding coffee.
The word extends to harsh criticism or rebuke: a scalding review, scalding remarks.
Something scalding inflicts damage—whether physical burns or wounded pride.
Having much warmth
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- simmeringCooking below boiling point
- steamingReleasing hot vapor
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
blistering · scorching · searing · steam · vapor · kettle · water · tea
Express sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- scathingSeverely and bitingly critical
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
withering · excoriating · fierce · brutal · savage · tirade · condemnation · denunciation
Damage by heat
- blisterFluid-filled skin swelling
- woundCoiled, or an injury
- skinBody's outer layer
- painBodily or emotional distress
redness · tissue · damage · first-degree · second-degree · emergency · treatment · cold-water
Careful attention to risk
- warningAlert about danger
- dangerExposure to harm
- hazardSource of potential harm
- safetyFreedom from harm
careful · childproof · spill · splash · protective · prevention · label · risk
hot
Having much warmth
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- simmeringCooking below boiling point
- steamingReleasing hot vapor
piping · blistering · scorching · searing · steam · vapor · kettle · water · tea · coffee
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- scathingSeverely and bitingly critical
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
biting · withering · excoriating · fierce · brutal · savage · tirade · condemnation · denunciation · attack
burn
Damage by heat
pain · redness · tissue · damage · first-degree · second-degree · emergency · treatment · cold-water · bandage
caution
Careful attention to risk
safety · careful · childproof · spill · splash · protective · prevention · label · risk · accident
blanch
Scald briefly, then cool
infuse · sterilize · pasteurize · scorch · lobster · crab · pasta · vegetables · eggs · soup
- touch feelingsrough, smooth, soft, hard, bumpy
- injuriesbruise, fracture, sprain, fractures, concussion
- cooking methodsfrying, boiling, baking, grilling, roasting
- extreme heatblazing, blistering, boiling, burning, broiling
- extreme temperaturesfreezing, boiling, scorching, frigid, subzero
- home hazardscarbon monoxide, electrical fire, faulty wiring, frayed wires, gas leak