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    scorch

    scorch - Dictionary definition and meaning for word scorch

    Definition
    (noun) a surface burn
    Synonyms : singe
    Definition
    (noun) a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues Definition
    (noun) a discoloration caused by heat Definition
    (verb) make very hot and dry
    Synonyms : sear
    Example Sentence
    • The heat scorched the countryside
    Definition
    (verb) become superficially burned
    Synonyms : sear , singe
    Example Sentence
    • my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames
    Definition
    (verb) destroy completely by or as if by fire
    Example Sentence
    • The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes
    • the invaders scorched the land
    Definition
    (verb) burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
    Synonyms : blacken , char , sear
    Example Sentence
    • The cook blackened the chicken breast
    • The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece
    • the flames scorched the ceiling
    Definition
    (verb) become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
    Example Sentence
    • The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for scorch

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Scorch = scratch and make it dark and dirty

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scotch(wine) pite hi chehre ka rang ud jata hai , aur body mein garmi a jati hai

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think of Scorch as Torch.Torch is used by people who work in mines.And these people have to face extreme heat and bcoz they are in mine(e.g.coal mine)their face turns black.

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SCORCH is to singe or sear. You get scorched in the heat of the sun and that is when you get a sun burn.

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u score high(good marks) only when u have a BURNING desire.

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sc(schedule caste)orch(torch),The torch of schedule caste ppl is always have very little glow becoz of poverty. donot mind anyone only for learning..

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