cauterise

/kɔtə,raɪz/ verb
9 letters3 syllables11 points in Scrabble®13 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
VERB
1

Burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent.

2

Make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals.

WORD FORMS
Related formcauterisation
Related formcautery
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Scrabble®11 points
Words With Friends®13 points
Double word22 points
Triple word33 points
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Starts & ends withC … E
Syllablescau · ter · ise
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