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Definitions of scorch
  1. verb
    become superficially burned

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  2. verb
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
    "the flames scorched the ceiling"

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  3. noun
    a surface burn

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  4. verb
    make very hot and dry
    "The heat scorched the countryside"

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  5. noun
    a discoloration caused by heat
  6. noun
    a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
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  7. verb
    become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
    "The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun"
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  8. verb
    destroy completely by or as if by fire
    "The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes" "the invaders scorched the land"
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Examples of scorch
  • "the flames scorched the ceiling"
  • "The heat scorched the countryside"
  • "The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun"
  • "The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes"
  • "the invaders scorched the land"
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