cauterize English

Meaning cauterize meaning

What does cauterize mean?

cauterize

— verb (= burn) burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent The surgeon cauterized the wart

— verb (= callous) make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals

Synonyms cauterize synonyms

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cauterise

burn

sear

fire

callous

burn off

urticate

torch

tag

strike out

sting

smoke

set on fire

set afire

scorch

retire

put out

parch

moxibustion

make insensible

light

ignite

give the fire

fritter away

fan

deaden

burn up

brand

blow up

blister

blast

bake