the act of burning something; the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance

[ Syn: combustion ]

pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

[ Syn: burn ]

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

[ Syn: combustion ]

execution by electricity

[ Syn: electrocution ]

execution by fire

[ Syn: burning at the stake ]

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

of immediate import; burning issues of the day'