broil Synonyms
Another word for broil
• verb (Context 1)
To cook meat, fish, or vegetables by exposing them directly to intense radiant heat from above or below.
"She decided to grill the salmon fillets with lemon and herbs for a quick dinner."
• noun (Context 2)
A dish of meat, fish, or seafood cooked by exposure to direct radiant heat, or the act of cooking food in this manner.
"The restaurant's signature London grill is served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables."
• verb (Context 3)
To become or make someone or something extremely hot, especially from exposure to the sun.
"The spectators began to swelter in the bleachers under the relentless afternoon sun."
• noun (Context 4)
A noisy quarrel, brawl, or state of tumultuous confusion.
"The tavern quickly descended into a chaotic brawl after the rival factions clashed."
Opposites of broil
The opposite of broil shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: