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scald vs lash out

lash out vs scald

scald is a noun but lash out is not a noun.

scald and lash out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scald Yes No Yes No
lash out No No Yes No
As verbs, lash out is a hypernym of scald; that is, lash out is a word with a broader meaning than scald:
  • scald: subject to harsh criticism
  • lash out: attack in speech or writing
Other hypernyms of scald include assail, assault, attack, round, snipe.
scald (noun) lash out (noun)
the act of burning with steam or hot water
a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
scald (verb) lash out (verb)
burn with a hot liquid or steam attack in speech or writing
heat to the boiling point
treat with boiling water
subject to harsh criticism
Difference between scald and lash out

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