🔥scorch

verb
/skɔːrtʃ/

Meaning

to burn the surface of something slightly

Example Sentences

The fire scorched the walls of the building.

Example Expressions

scorched earth

Synonyms

burn, char, singe, sear

Antonyms

cool, freeze

Collocations

scorch marks, scorching heat, scorched earth

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