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burn (2)
burn bag
burn down
burn in
burn-in
burn off
burn out
burn rate
burn up
burn-up
burned-out
burner
burnet
Burnie-Somerset
burning
burning bush
burning glass
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burn up

burn up


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb destroy by fire: to destroy something by intense heat or fire, or be destroyed in this way

2. intransitive verb be very hot: to be very hot or overheated
burning up with fever

3. transitive verb annoy: to annoy somebody or make somebody angry ( informal )

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