scorch meaning and definition

SCORCH noun

Definition of scorch (noun)

1. a surface burn
   • synonyms: singe
2. a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
3. a discoloration caused by heat

SCORCH verb

Definition of scorch (verb)

1. make very hot and dry
   • "The heat scorched the countryside"
   • synonyms: sear
2. become superficially burned
   • "my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames"
   • synonyms: sear, singe
3. destroy completely by or as if by fire
   • "The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes"; "the invaders scorched the land"
4. burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
   • "The cook blackened the chicken breast"; "The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece"; "the flames scorched the ceiling"
   • synonyms: blacken, char, sear
5. become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
   • "The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun"