To burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent.(verb)
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Use "cauterise" in a sentence
"'At least the lawyer didn't cauterise your sense of humour.'"
"There has never been a stronger case for firm and united action by the governments of both India and Pakistan to cauterise the cancer in their midst."
"They could cauterise the Earth with that beam weapon!"