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scorch
a discoloration caused by heat
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noun
a discoloration caused by heat
noun
a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
noun
a surface burn
verb
become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
“The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun”
verb
make very hot and dry
“The heat scorched the countryside”
verb
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
“The cook blackened the chicken breast”
verb
destroy completely by or as if by fire
“The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes”
verb
become superficially burned
“my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames”
verb
subject to harsh criticism
“The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday”
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The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun
The heat scorched the countryside
The cook blackened the chicken breast
The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece
the flames scorched the ceiling
The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes
the invaders scorched the land
my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames
The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday
the professor scaled the students
your invectives scorched the community
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