Definitions

1. verb

to burn or cause to burn completely, especially with a lot of heat so that almost nothing is left

“The city plans to incinerate the toxic waste at a specialized facility.”

2. noun

the act of burning or causing something to burn completely

“The incineration of the old factory was a major environmental concern.”

3. transitive verb

to completely destroy or ruin something, especially a reputation

“The scandal has managed to incinerate her reputation in the public eye.”