cauterize
20 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #49,597
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈɔːtɝːaɪz/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Synonyms
burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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