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burn

[burn] / bɜrn /
VERB
be on fire; set on fire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blaze char heat ignite incinerate light melt scorch smolder torch
STRONG
bake brand broil calcine cauterize combust conflagrate cook cremate enkindle flame flare flash flicker glow kindle parch rekindle roast scald sear singe toast wither
WEAK
be ablaze reduce to ashes set a match to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
extinguish freeze put out
WEAK
cool quench smother stifle subdue
VERB
cause or feel stinging pain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hurt
STRONG
bite pain smart sting tingle
Antonyms
WEAK
relieve soothe
VERB
be excited about; yearn for
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blaze boil rage
STRONG
bristle desire fume lust seethe simmer smoulder tingle yearn
WEAK
be angry be aroused be inflamed be passionate be stirred up breathe fire eat up
Antonyms
STRONG
dislike dread
VERB
cheat
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beat take use
STRONG
bilk chisel cozen deceive defraud overreach ream swindle trick
Antonyms
STRONG
give
WEAK
aid help

Example Sentences

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Many fire officials have argued that residents should have to remove all plants, because anything that can burn, will burn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“The carrier is unprofitable and has continued to burn cash,” Trent said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

In Florida, 38 counties are under burn bans and most inland regions in the state are under Red Flag warnings from the weather service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

While the tokens at large became tradeable, Sun said World Liberty has blocked him from being able to sell a single one, and is now threatening to "burn" his - deleting them entirely.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“You want to melt your sneakers and possibly burn off your feet stepping on the wrong pile of ash?”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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