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BOILING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word boiling. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word boiling. (close relations)
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blistering
adjectiveadj
noun

• the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin

adjective satellite

• harsh or corrosive in tone

• hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters

• very fast; capable of quick response and great speed

burning
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of burning something

• pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

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

• execution by electricity

• execution by fire

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

adjective satellite

• of immediate import

fiery
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by intense emotion

• like or suggestive of fire

• passionate or quick-tempered

hot
adjectiveadj
adjective

• used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

• (extended meanings, especially of psychological heat) marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm

adjective satellite

• characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

• (color) bold and intense

• sexually excited or exciting

• recently stolen or smuggled

• very fast; capable of quick response and great speed

• wanted by the police

• producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves

• performed or performing with unusually great skill and daring and energy

• very popular or successful

• very unpleasant or even dangerous

• newest or most recent

• having or bringing unusually good luck

• very good; often used in the negative

• made recently

• having or showing great eagerness or enthusiasm

• of a seeker; very near to the object sought

• having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity

• charged or energized with electricity

• marked by excited activity

roiling
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence

scorching
adjectiveadj
adverb

• capable of causing burns

adjective satellite

• hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

seething
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• in constant agitation

simmering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil

steaming
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• (used of heat) extremely

adjective satellite

• filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

sweltering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness

torrid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by intense emotion

• emotionally charged and vigorously energetic

• extremely hot and dry

scalding
adjectiveadj
noun

• a burn cause by hot liquid or steam

• the act of burning with steam or hot water

verb

• subject to harsh criticism

• treat with boiling water

• heat to the boiling point

• burn with a hot liquid or steam

seethe
verbv
verb

• be noisy with activity

• be in an agitated emotional state

• foam as if boiling

• boil vigorously

churn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk

verb

• stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter

• be agitated

furuncle
nounn
noun

• a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus

moil
verb, nounv, n
verb

• work hard

• be agitated

• moisten or soil

roil
verbv
verb

• be agitated

• make turbid by stirring up the sediments of

well
adverbadv
adjective

• in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury

noun

• a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine

• a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid

• an abundant source

• an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)

• an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps

adverb

• (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

• thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form

• indicating high probability; in all likelihood

• (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully

• to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree

• favorably; with approval

• to a great extent or degree

• with great or especially intimate knowledge

• with prudence or propriety

• with skill or in a pleasing manner

• in a manner affording benefit or advantage

• in financial comfort

• without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor

adjective satellite

• resulting favorably

• wise or advantageous and hence advisable

verb

• come up, as of a liquid

boiling point
nounn
noun

• the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level

• being highly angry or excited; ready to boil over

Best Hypernyms For BOILING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for boiling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
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Phrases (2)
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