1. burning, combustion

the act of burning something

Example Sentences:
'the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance'

• combustion

2. burn, burning

pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

• burn

3. burning, combustion

a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

• combustion

4. burning, electrocution

execution by electricity

• electrocution

5. burning, burning at the stake

execution by fire

• burning at the stake

6. burning

a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin

7. burning

of immediate import

Example Sentences:
'burning issues of the day'

• important
• of import