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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

incinerates

/ɪnsɪˈnɛrɪteɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does incinerates mean?

verb

to burn or reduce to ashes, typically by applying heat in a controlled manner, or to destroy completely.

Example

"The fire department incinerated the old factory to make way for a new development."

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