scald
verb (used with object)
to burn or affect painfully with or as if with hot liquid or steam.
has scalded
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present perfectof scald (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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When water has scalded one parcel of cold grass, it will not scald another parcel.
From Cottage Economy To Which Is Added The Poor Man's Friend by William Cobbett
The tigress replied, “I also am seeking Jhore; he has scalded my cubs to death.”
From Santal Folk Tales by A. Campbell
“The poor boy has scalded his mouth,” cried the lady, pouring out a tumbler of water.
From Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat
But I don't want you to upset the whole kettle just because the steam has scalded your fingers.
From The Portygee by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
It is peculiarly adapted to light soils, but on my place has scalded and "dampened off" badly.
From Success with Small Fruits by Edward Payson Roe
