Associations to the word «Cauterise»
Wiktionary
CAUTERISE, verb. To burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent.
Dictionary definition
CAUTERISE, verb. Burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; "The surgeon cauterized the wart".
CAUTERISE, verb. Make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals.
Wise words
A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword.