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scorch

verb

/skɔːrtʃ/

Meaning

to burn the surface of something slightly

The fire scorched the walls of the building.

scorched earth

burn, char, singe, sear

cool, freeze

scorch marks, scorching heat, scorched earth

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

to suffer a continuous dull pain

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

to shout or cry loudly

to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect

to ask someone about something; to doubt or challenge