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scald·ing
 scalding
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- pronunciation:
- skal
dIn
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
hot, as liquids, to the point of causing pain or burns.
scalding waterscalding hot teascalding sun- antonyms:
- freezing, frigid
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
harsh or scathing, as criticism.
a scalding review- synonyms:
- cutting, scathing
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| derivation: |
scaldingly (adv.) |
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