scalt

/skɔlt/

Definitions

1. verb

to scald or burn with hot liquid, typically accidentally

“She scalded herself by spilling hot coffee on her hand.”

2. noun

a scalding or burn caused by hot liquid

“The scalt on her arm was painful and took weeks to heal.”

Synonyms

  • burn
  • scald

Antonyms

  • cool
  • soothe