burning

(noun) the act of burning something. Synonyms: combustion. Example: "The burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance."

(noun) pain that feels hot as if it were on fire. Synonyms: burn.

(noun) a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light. Synonyms: combustion.

(noun) execution by electricity. Synonyms: electrocution.

(noun) execution by fire. Synonyms: burning at the stake.

(noun) a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin.

(verb) destroy by fire. Synonyms: burn, fire, burn down. Example: "They burned the house and his diaries."

(verb) shine intensely, as if with heat. Synonyms: burn, glow. Examples: "The coals were glowing in the dark." "The candles were burning."

(verb) undergo combustion. Synonyms: burn, combust. Example: "Maple wood burns well."

(verb) cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort. Synonyms: bite, sting, burn. Example: "The sun burned his face."

(verb) cause to burn or combust. Synonyms: burn, combust. Examples: "The sun burned off the fog." "We combust coal and other fossil fuels."

(verb) feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion. Synonyms: burn. Examples: "She was burning with anger." "He was burning to try out his new skies."

(verb) cause to undergo combustion. Synonyms: burn, incinerate. Examples: "Burn garbage." "The car burns only diesel oil."

(verb) burn at the stake. Synonyms: burn. Example: "Witches were burned in salem."

(verb) spend (significant amounts of money). Synonyms: burn. Example: "He has money to burn."

(verb) feel hot or painful. Synonyms: burn. Example: "My eyes are burning."

(verb) burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent. Synonyms: cauterize, cauterise, burn. Example: "The surgeon cauterized the wart."

(verb) get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun. Synonyms: sunburn, burn.

(verb) create by duplicating data. Synonyms: cut, burn. Examples: "Cut a disk." "Burn a cd."

(verb) use up (energy). Synonyms: burn off, burn, burn up. Example: "Burn off calories through vigorous exercise."

(verb) burn with heat, fire, or radiation. Synonyms: burn. Example: "The iron burnt a hole in my dress."

(adj) of immediate import. Synonyms: burning(prenominal). Example: "Burning issues of the day."