cauterizes

verb

Definition of cauterizesnext
present tense third-person singular of cauterize
as in reduces
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling time had cauterized his bitterness, and he was willing to let bygones be bygones

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  1. reduces
  2. diminishes
  3. weakens
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  • Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.
    Laura Schober, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • That includes the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, which reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive pension or disability benefits from employers who did not withhold Social Security taxes.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of reduces
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  • Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
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  • An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakens
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