Synonyms for cauterize

Verb

1. cauterize, cauterise, burn, treat, care for

usage: burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; "The surgeon cauterized the wart"

2. callous, cauterize, cauterise, inure, harden, indurate

usage: make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals