scald

transitive verb

To burn (a person, for example) with hot liquid or steam.

transitive verb

To subject to or treat with boiling water.

transitive verb

To heat (a liquid, such as milk) almost to the boiling point.

transitive verb

To affect with a sensation similar to that caused by hot liquid on the skin.

transitive verb

To cause great emotional pain to.

transitive verb

To criticize harshly; excoriate.