burn (up) Synonyms
burn (up) Meaning
burn (up)
to be destroyed or cause (something) to be destroyed by fire
burn (up) Sentence Examples
- The wildfire burned through acres of forest, leaving behind smoldering ruins.
- The intense heat of the sun burned my skin, turning it a lobster red.
- The old parchment burned up in the flames, destroying centuries of history.
- The protesters burned tires and barricades in the streets, creating a smoky haze.
- The runaway train burned up on impact, leaving behind only twisted metal.
- The ancient city was burned to the ground by invaders, its once-magnificent buildings reduced to ashes.
- The faulty electrical wiring caused the house to burn up, leaving it uninhabitable.
- The intense radiation burned up the astronauts' spacesuits, exposing them to the vacuum of space.
- The burning sensation in her leg was a sign of a deep infection.
- The fireworks exploded with a deafening roar, their colorful lights burning up against the night sky.
FAQs About the word burn (up)
to be destroyed or cause (something) to be destroyed by fire
aggravate, get,annoy, bug, irritate, wear on, get to, bother, persecute, vex
delight, please, mollify,appease, oblige, gratify, pacify, placate, satisfy, conciliate
The wildfire burned through acres of forest, leaving behind smoldering ruins.
The intense heat of the sun burned my skin, turning it a lobster red.
The old parchment burned up in the flames, destroying centuries of history.
The protesters burned tires and barricades in the streets, creating a smoky haze.
