Scald

/skɔːld/

verb

To burn with hot liquid or steam.

Be careful not to scald yourself with the boiling water.

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Often used in the context of warning or safety to prevent accidents with hot fluids.

Always wear gloves to avoid a scald when draining pasta.

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Can be used metaphorically to describe a very intense but brief emotional experience.

Her harsh words scalded his pride more than he expected.

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