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Synonyms of cauterise
Verb
- 1. cauterize, cauterise, burn, treat, care for
- usage: burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; "The surgeon cauterized the wart"
- 2. callous, cauterize, cauterise, inure, harden, indurate
- usage: make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
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