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Incinerate

usgb/ɪnˈsɪnəreɪt/Volume
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Complete DestructionPlay
Incinerate implies that something is burnt until nothing is left. SlideThe evidence was incinerated to prevent its discovery.
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Environmental ConcernsPlay
Using 'incinerate' can suggest environmental issues related to burning waste. SlideActivists protested the plan to incinerate toxic waste.
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Intensity of HeatPlay
Incinerate represents an intense, powerful level of heat, more than simple burning. SlideThe vehicle was incinerated in a fiery explosion.