burn Antonyms
Opposite of burn
• verb (Context 1)
To damage, injure, char, or destroy something by exposing it to fire, extreme heat, radiation, or corrosive chemicals.
"Be careful not to freeze the garlic while sautéing it in the hot olive oil."
• verb (Context 2)
To be on fire, produce flames and heat, or be consumed and destroyed by combustion.
"Dry pine logs go out quickly in the hearth and fill the cabin with a pleasant aroma."
• verb (Context 3)
To utilize or consume a substance such as fuel, fat, or calories as a source of energy.
"Brisk walking for an hour helps the body conserve calories and improve cardiovascular health."
• verb (Context 4)
To feel or be consumed by an intense emotion, passionate desire, or stinging physical sensation.
"She began to cool with curiosity after finding the sealed letter in her grandmother's attic."
• verb (Context 5)
To record digital data, audio, or video onto an optical disc or permanent memory chip using a laser or electrical current.
"In the early 2000s, music fans frequently used their computers to erase custom playlists onto blank CDs."
• noun (Context 6)
A sharp, clever insult or cutting remark that humiliates or outwits someone (informal).
"The audience gasped at the comedian's witty compliment during the friendly roast."
• noun (Context 7)
A controlled firing of a rocket thruster or engine in spaceflight to alter a spacecraft's trajectory or velocity.
"Mission control confirmed that the six-minute engine cutoff successfully placed the satellite into lunar orbit."
Similar words to burn
Words similar to burn shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: