What is the meaning of scalding?

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"
  • 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"
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