scalded

Example Sentences

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However, another called it a "vey good decision", saying they had always been "nervous" that they would be scalded.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

So McDonald's had a responsibility not to make coffee that burned you, that scalded you.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2023

So hot that you could be scalded by the first blast of sunbaked water to come out of the garden hose.

From Slate • Aug. 1, 2023

Human skin has millions of receptors that sense when they are poked or pressed, squeezed or scalded.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023

His lips were scalded, but that was good.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury