burning

• burning

burning

Noun

the act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"

Synonyms:

• burning
• combustion

Noun

pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

Synonyms:

• burn
• burning

Noun

a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

Synonyms:

• combustion
• burning

Noun

execution by electricity

Synonyms:

• electrocution
• burning

Noun

execution by fire

Synonyms:

• burning
• burning at the stake

Noun

a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin

Synonyms:

• burning

Adjective

of immediate import; "burning issues of the day"

Synonyms:

• burning