There is a possibility that the pot may break if you heat it empty.

His actions were the object of disdain from those around him.

He disdained the proposal.

War takes away many innocent lives.

He is swept away by indolence, spending his days doing nothing.

Today is the day for open burning, so let's burn unnecessary papers.

I burned trash in the yard today.

They waged war against the enemy country.

He ran while holding the child in his arms.

They submitted a compromise proposal.