verb
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To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.
example
When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up.
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To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.
example
The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime.
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To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.
example
Her face is branded upon my memory.
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To stigmatize, label (someone).
example
He was branded a fool by everyone that heard his story.
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To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.
example
They branded the new detergent "Suds-O", with a nature scene inside a green O on the muted-colored recycled-cardboard box.