| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| boil | (verb) immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes | - |
| (verb) come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor | - | |
| (verb) bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point | - | |
| (verb) be in an agitated emotional state | Synonyms: seethe | |
| (verb) be agitated | Synonyms: churn, moil, roil | |
| overboil | (verb) overflow or cause to overflow while boiling | Synonyms: boil over |
| (verb) boil excessively | - | |
| parboil | (verb) cook (vegetables) briefly | Synonyms: blanch |