Synonyms of scalds

scalds 1 of 2

noun

plural of scald

as in burns

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• burns
• scars
• injuries
• damages
• harms
• sears
• hurts
• disabilities
• lesions
• mutilations
• beatings
• disfigurements
• mayhem
• impairments
• detriments
• wounds
• afflictions
• scathes
• abrasions
• scratches
• ruptures
• disablements
• contusions
• swellings
• defacements
• bruises
• lacerations
• scrapes
• strains
• gashes
• chafes
• bumps
• boo-boos
• concussions
• cuts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recoveries
• remedies
• cures
• fixes

scalds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of scald

1

as in bruises

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bruises
• scars
• lacerates
• wounds
• tears
• injures
• blows out
• harms
• damages
• hurts
• grazes
• gores
• batters
• gashes
• bloodies
• maims
• cuts
• mutilates
• creases
• torments
• contuses
• nicks
• scathes
• lames
• strains
• tortures
• mangles
• afflicts
• cripples
• abuses
• hamstrings
• maltreats
• scrapes
• impairs
• lays up
• aggrieves
• mars
• spoils
• blemishes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• heals
• fixes
• cures
• remedies
• mends

2

as in scorches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scorches
• burns
• bakes
• sears
• cooks
• roasts
• parches
• chars
• fires
• thaws
• reheats
• heats
• superheats
• overheats
• warms
• toasts
• rewarms
• hots (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cools
• chills
• freezes
• ices
• refrigerates
• frosts
• supercools

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as in simmers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• simmers
• boils
• poaches
• steams
• stews
• coddles
• parboils
• braises
• smothers
• pressure-cooks
• fricassees
• reboils