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scalded

  • past participle of scald.
  • past tense form of scald.

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However, another called it a "vey good decision", saying they had always been "nervous" that they would be scalded.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2024

He worked the first three innings scoreless, allowing a scalded double to Yordan Alvarez in the first inning for the only hit.

From Seattle Times May 30, 2024

An estimated 100,000 children scalded yearly by hot food and beverages.

From Salon Dec. 29, 2023

So hot that you could be scalded by the first blast of sunbaked water to come out of the garden hose.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2023

Naomi’s hands were red and scalded from scrubbing pots.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez