Synonyms for scorch
- verb
- noun
Definitions
- v. 1
To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
- v. 2
To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy
- n. 1
A slight or surface burn.
Choose the right word
To scorch and to singe are superficial, and to char usually so.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- whip I'm sure you'll whip us up something really good.
- scald If you spill boiling water, you can easily scald yourself.
- sear Sear on each side over medium heat for 4 - 5 minutes.
- blacken Don't blacken the fridge with your dirty fingers.
By length
- 3 letters
- cha1
- 4 letters
- born1, whip1, boil1, char1, maul1, sear1
- 5 letters
- roast1, singe1, scald1, parch1
- 7 letters
- blister2, blacken2, torrefy
- 9 letters
- castigate3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (blister2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- roussir