1. (verb)cauterize, cauterise, burn burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent Synonyms: cauterize, burn up, burn down, burn off, sting, fire, combust, burn, cut, sunburn, incinerate, bite, glow, cauterise, callous
2. (verb)callous, cauterize, cauterise make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals Synonyms: cauterise, callous, burn, cauterize