καυστηριάζω (Rec. καυτηρ-, and so usually in Gk. writers, see Soph. Lex. see word)

to mark by branding, brand (AV, scar, but see CGT, in l): metaphorically, pass. pf. ptcp. 1Ti.4:2 (cf. καυτήριον, 4Ma.15:22 *).†

(AS)