cauterize vs callous

cauterize is not an adjective while callous is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cauterize	No	No	Yes	No
callous	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, cauterize and callous are synonyms defined as:

cauterize and callous: make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals

Other synonyms of cauterize include cauterise.

cauterize (adjective)	callous (adjective)
	emotionally hardened
	having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear

cauterize (verb)	callous (verb)
burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent	make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals