scalding

(verb) subject to harsh criticism. Synonyms: blister, scald, whip. Examples: "The senator blistered the administration in his speech on friday." "The professor scaled the students." "Your invectives scorched the community."

(verb) treat with boiling water. Synonyms: scald. Example: "Scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled."

(verb) heat to the boiling point. Synonyms: scald. Example: "Scald the milk."

(verb) burn with a hot liquid or steam. Synonyms: scald. Example: "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out."