Branded

verb

Word Frequency: 1.6

Definitions

1.verbTo burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.

"When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up."

2.verbTo mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.

"The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime."

3.verbTo make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.

"Her face is branded upon my memory."

4.verbTo stigmatize, label (someone).

"He was branded a fool by everyone that heard his story."

5.verbTo associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.

"They branded the new detergent "Suds-O", with a nature scene inside a green O on the muted-colored recycled-cardboard box."