Synonyms of scalded

Antonyms of scalded

Collocations of scalded

scalded skin
Frequency: 70 %

She screamed in pain as she touched her scalded skin.

scalded milk
Frequency: 60 %

Be careful not to scald the milk while heating it.

scalded hand
Frequency: 50 %

He accidentally touched the scalding pot and scalded his hand.

scalded water
Frequency: 45 %

The scalded water from the tap made it impossible to take a shower.

scalded tongue
Frequency: 40 %

She couldn't taste anything properly after burning her scalded tongue on hot soup.

Idiomatic Expressions for scalded

  • Phrase: scalded cat
    Meaning: to move quickly or suddenly, often due to fear or surprise
    Usage: He ran away like a scalded cat when he saw the spider.