Synonyms for

Scorched

Verb / skɔ:rtʃt / Another word for scorched — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

burn the surface of (something) with flame or heat

Synonyms & similar words

sunbaked blacken char scorch adust singe sear baked parched burned charred seared singed blackened blistered flamed torched blazed ignited roasted grilled cooked baked toasted fried broiled braised sauteed stir-fried

Example sentences

  1. The sun scorched my skin.
  2. The hot iron scorched the shirt.
  3. The wildfire scorched the entire forest.
  4. The heat scorched the pavement.
  5. The lava scorched the land.

Quotes

  • I saw the world in black and white instead of the vibrant colors and shades I knew existed. It was like seeing everything through a sheet of scorched glass.
  • A dragonfly flew across the scorched earth.
  • The sun scorched everything it touched, baking the dirt into a hard crust.

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