CEFR C1

incinerate

verb

Meaning

Destroy something completely by burning it at a very high temperature.

Examples

The facility was built to incinerate hazardous chemical waste safely.
Documents containing sensitive information were incinerated to prevent identity theft.

Synonyms: burn, consume, cremate, combust

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incinerate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪnəreɪt/

Definition

Destroy something completely by burning it at a very high temperature.

Examples

The facility was built to incinerate hazardous chemical waste safely.
Documents containing sensitive information were incinerated to prevent identity theft.
The intense heat of the volcanic lava incinerated everything in its path.

Synonyms of incinerate

Words with a similar meaning to incinerate:

burn
consume
cremate
combust

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