English dictionary

burning

/'b/[@]/rn/I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

That burns; being on fire; excessively hot; fiery.

adjective

Source: webster1913

the act of burning something

noun.act

Examples
The burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance.

Synonyms combustion

Source: WordNet 3.0
pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

noun.state

Synonyms burn

Source: WordNet 3.0
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

noun.process

Source: WordNet 3.0
execution by electricity

noun.act

Synonyms electrocution

Source: WordNet 3.0
execution by fire

noun.act

Synonyms burning at the stake

Source: WordNet 3.0
a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of consuming by fire or heat, or of subjecting to the effect of fire or heat; the state of being on fire or excessively heated.

noun

Source: webster1913