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Synonyms of scald

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Another word for scald is miserable. Other synonyms of scald are scalled, roynish, contemptible, scurvy and trashy.

Synonyms and similar words for scald

adjectiveAffected with the scab; scabby.

adjectivePaltry; worthless.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • scurvyAffected or covered with scurf (“skin disease causing flakes of skin to fall off”) or scabs; scurfy, scabby; also, of...
  • miserableWretched; worthless; mean; contemptible.
  • trashy

Meaning of scald

  1. verb To burn with hot liquid.
  2. verb To heat almost to boiling.
  3. noun A burn, or injury to the skin or flesh, by hot liquid or steam.

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Questions about synonyms of scald

What is another word for scald?
Scald has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as miserable, scalled, roynish, contemptible, scurvy and trashy.
What does scald mean?
Scald means to burn with hot liquid.

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