What is the meaning of scald?

noun

• A burn cause by hot liquid or steam.
• The act of burning with steam or hot water.

verb

• Subject to harsh criticism.
  • usage: "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community"
  • synonyms: blister, whip
• Treat with boiling water.
  • usage: "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled"
• Heat to the boiling point.
  • usage: "scald the milk"
• Burn with a hot liquid or steam.
  • usage: "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out"