Scorch

verb

skɔrʧ

Noun

a surface burn
Similar:Singe
Type of:Burn
a discoloration caused by heat
Type of:StainDiscolorationDiscolouration
a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues

burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
“the flames scorched the ceiling”
Similar:BlackenChar Sear
Type of:Burn
make very hot and dry
“The heat scorched the countryside”
Similar:Sear
Type of:Heat
destroy completely by or as if by fire
“The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes”
“the invaders scorched the land”
Type of:FireBurn
become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
“The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun”
Type of:Dry
become superficially burned
Similar:Sear Singe
Type of:CombustBurn