1. (noun) scorch, singe
a surface burn
Synonyms: singe, scorch
2. (noun) scorch
a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
Synonyms: singe
3. (verb) scorch
a discoloration caused by heat
Synonyms: singe
4. (verb) sear, scorch
make very hot and dry
Synonyms: singe, parch, char, blacken, sear, scorch
5. (verb) scorch, sear, singe
become superficially burned
Synonyms: singe, parch, char, blacken, sear, scorch, swinge
6. (verb) scorch
destroy completely by or as if by fire
Synonyms: singe, char, blacken, sear
7. (verb) char, blacken, sear, scorch
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
Synonyms: scorch, melanize, blacken, sear, singe, nigrify, parch, melanise, coal, black, char
8. (verb) scorch
become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
Synonyms: singe, char, blacken, sear
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