scorch
noun
1. a surface burn
Similar word(s): singe
Definition categories: state, burn
2. a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
Definition categories: state
3. a discoloration caused by heat
Definition categories: attribute, discoloration, stain
verb
1. make very hot and dry
- The heat scorched the countryside
Similar word(s): sear
Definition categories: change, heat
2. become superficially burned
Definition categories: change, burn, combust
3. destroy completely by or as if by fire
- The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes
- the invaders scorched the land
Definition categories: change, burn, fire
4. burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
- the flames scorched the ceiling
Similar word(s): blacken, char, sear
Definition categories: change, burn
5. become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
- The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun