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burned
01
ruined by overcooking
02
destroyed or badly damaged by fire
03
damaged or altered by exposure to excessive heat or fire, resulting in a charred or blackened appearance and often an undesirable flavor
Examples
The burned cookies were dark and crispy from staying in the oven too long.
The burned paper had black edges from getting too close to the candle.
04
(legal) exhausted all avenues for appeal
SlangExamples
After the final ruling, he was burned and had no recourse.
The inmate realized he was burned when the court denied his last appeal.
