verb
past tense of the verb 'scald', which means to burn or injure with hot liquid or steam
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The chef scalded the vegetables in boiling water before adding them to the stir-fry.
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Be careful with that hot water, you might get scalded!
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I accidentally scalded myself on the stove while cooking dinner.
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Her harsh words scalded his heart, leaving him feeling hurt and betrayed.