Cauterise
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verb.
To
burn
,
sear
, or
freeze
tissue
using a
hot
iron
,
electric
current
or a
caustic
agent
.
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verb.
burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
verb.
make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
Word Usage
"'At least the lawyer didn't cauterise your sense of humour.'"
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
care for
harden
indurate
inure
treat
suggests
cauterize