Cauterize

Synonyms of cauterize

• burn
• brand
• sear

Antonyms of cauterize

• soothe
• heal
• cool

Collocations of cauterize

bleed

Frequency: 85 %

The paramedic used a cauterizing tool to stop the wound from bleeding.

artery

Frequency: 80 %

The surgeon had to cauterize the artery during the emergency procedure.

burn

Frequency: 75 %

The firefighter cauterized the burn before applying a bandage.

wound

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.

skin

Frequency: 60 %

The dermatologist recommended cauterizing the skin tags.

Idiomatic Expressions for cauterize

• Phrase: cauterize a problem
  Meaning: to deal with a difficult or controversial issue in a decisive or extreme way
  Usage: The CEO decided to cauterize the problem by firing the entire management team.