English dictionary

scorch

/sk/O/r/tS/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a surface burn

noun.state

Synonyms singe

Source: WordNet 3.0
a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
a discoloration caused by heat

noun.attribute

Source: WordNet 3.0

make very hot and dry

verb.change

Examples
The heat scorched the countryside.

Synonyms sear

Source: WordNet 3.0
become superficially burned

verb.change

Synonyms sear singe

Source: WordNet 3.0
destroy completely by or as if by fire

verb.change

Examples
The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes.

The invaders scorched the land.

Source: WordNet 3.0
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

verb.change

Examples
The flames scorched the ceiling.

Synonyms blacken char sear

Source: WordNet 3.0
become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions

verb.change

Examples
The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To burn superficially; to parch, or shrivel, the surface of, by heat; to subject to so much heat as changes color and texture without consuming; as, to <i>scorch</i> linen.

verb

Source: webster1913
To be burnt on the surface; to be parched; to be dried up.

verb

Source: webster1913
To ride or drive at great, usually at excessive, speed; -- applied chiefly to automobilists and bicyclists. [Colloq.]

verb

Source: webster1913