verbrennen

Definitions of verbrennen
  1. verb
    burn with heat, fire, or radiation
    synonyms: brennen
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    types:
    verbrühen
    burn with a hot liquid or steam
    versengen
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
    versengen
    burn superficially or lightly
    type of:
    beschädigen, schaden, schädigen
    inflict damage upon
  2. verb
    cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
    synonyms: beißen, brennen
  3. verb
    burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
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    type of:
    behandeln, betreuen, umsorgen
    provide treatment for
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