Scorch — synonyms, definition

1. scorch (Noun)

blister burn wound

scorch (Noun) — A surface burn.

scorch (Noun) — A plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues.

scorch (Noun) — A discolouration caused by heat.

burn discoloration discolouration plant disease stain leaf scorch

2. scorch (Verb)

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scorch (Verb) — Make very hot and dry. ex. "The heat scorched the countryside"

scorch (Verb) — Become superficially burned. ex. "my eyebrows scorched when I bent over the flames"

scorch (Verb) — Destroy completely by or as if by fire. ex. "The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes" ex. "the invaders scorched the land"

scorch (Verb) — (cooking) burn slightly and superficially so as to affect colour. ex. "the flames scorched the ceiling"

scorch (Verb) — Become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions. ex. "The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun"

burn burn down combust dry dry out fire heat heat up singe sizzle