Synonyms for cauterize

Most common

callous · sear

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To burn and hence seal open tissue using a heated article or caustic agent so as to stop bleeding or minimise the risk of infection.

Related words

Other spellings

cauterise UK

Forms

Past participle

cauterized
e.g. cauterized → seared, bornt, calloused…

Example sentences

• callous There is no need to be callous about deforestation.
• sear Sear on each side over medium heat for 4 - 5 minutes.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

born¹, sear¹

7 letters

callous²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (callous² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français

cautériser