English Synonym Finder

burn

Definitions

To consume or be consumed by fire or combustion.

To cause or experience a sensation of heat or stinging pain.

To damage or mark a surface with heat, acid, or radiation.

Examples

Be careful not to burn your hand on the hot stove.

The candle continued to burn brightly throughout the night.

He felt his face burn with embarrassment after the mistake.

Synonyms

scorch sear char ignite blaze singe consume

Antonyms

extinguish quench douse smother cool freeze chill