Associations to the word «Cauterize»

Wiktionary

CAUTERIZE, verb. (chiefly US spelling) To burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent.

Dictionary definition

CAUTERIZE, verb. Burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; "The surgeon cauterized the wart".
CAUTERIZE, verb. Make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy