SCORCH
Scrabble letter values: S1C3O1R1C3H4 = 13
Definition
- noun a surface burn. — synonyms: singe
- noun a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues.
- noun a discoloration caused by heat.
- verb make very hot and dry. — synonyms: sear
- verb become superficially burned. — synonyms: sear, singe
- verb destroy completely by or as if by fire.
- verb burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color. — synonyms: char, blacken, sear
- verb become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions.
Examples
- “The heat scorched the countryside”
- “my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames”
- “The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes”