English dictionary
scorched
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective satellite
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dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
ExamplesThe earth was scorched and bare.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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having everything destroyed so nothing is left salvageable by an enemy
ExamplesSherman's scorched earth policy.
Source: WordNet 3.0