burning - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of burning something

Synonyms

• burning
• combustion

More generic

• change of integrity

More specific

• arson
• fire-raising
• firing
• ignition
• incendiarism
• incineration
• inflammation
• kindling
• lighting

Noun

a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin

Synonyms

• burning

More generic

• torture
• torturing

Noun

execution by fire

Synonyms

• burning
• burning at the stake

More generic

• capital punishment
• death penalty
• executing
• execution

More specific

• auto-da-fe

Noun

execution by electricity

Synonyms

• burning
• electrocution

More generic

• capital punishment
• death penalty
• executing
• execution

Noun

a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

Synonyms

• burning
• combustion

More generic

• oxidation
• oxidisation
• oxidization

More specific

• deflagration
• fire
• flame
• flaming
• internal combustion

Noun

pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

Synonyms

• burn
• burning

More generic

• hurting
• pain

Adjective

of immediate import

Synonyms

• burning

Related

• important
• of import

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