verb

cauterise

Quiz me More like this

Cauterise (verb) means a non-Oxford British English standard spelling of cauterize.

verb

A non-Oxford British English standard spelling of cauterize.

"Just when you think you are extricating yourself, just when you think you are cauterised and ready to leave, it resurfaces. Once you've been infected, you're never again completely free." — Janette Turner Hospital, Oyster (1996)

Vocabulary Flow

Build your vocabulary from words like cauterise.

Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.

Start vocabulary practice

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Test yourself on “cauterise” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Synonyms

View more →

callous burn cauterize

Related words

fire river burn burning bite creek offense cruel

Rhymes for cauterise

rise wise vise Lise arise noise raise anise guise poise Elise Boise

See all rhymes for cauterise →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of cauterise?

"cauterise" (verb) means a non-Oxford British English standard spelling of cauterize.

What is another word for cauterise?

Other words for "cauterise" include callous, burn, cauterize.

People also searched

fire river burn burning bite creek offense cruel