Burn

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NOUN

pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation

a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body)

damage inflicted by fire

VERB

destroy by fire

shine intensely, as if with heat

undergo combustion

cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

cause to burn or combust

feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion

cause to undergo combustion

execute by tying to a stake and setting alight

spend (significant amounts of money)

feel hot or painful

burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent

get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun

create by duplicating data

use up (energy)

damage by burning with heat, fire, or radiation

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