scald

a burn cause by hot liquid or steam

the act of burning with steam or hot water

subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community"

treat with boiling water; "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled"

heat to the boiling point; "scald the milk"

burn with a hot liquid or steam; "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out"