Synonyms for singe
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To burn slightly.
Forms
- Past participle
- singed
e.g. singed → scorched, seared, bornt, swinged…
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
- scorch Direct sun could scorch the leaves of the ivy.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| singe | rising | |
| scorch | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- born1, sear1
- 6 letters
- scorch1, swinge