Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scorched
verb/adjective
/skɔːrʧt/
Definition
burned or harmed the surface of something by heat.
Examples
- The scorched earth policy left the landscape barren.
- She used a scorched technique to create a unique design on the wood.
- The sun scorched the fields during the heatwave.
Meaning
To scorch something means to damage it by exposure to heat or fire, often resulting in a browning or charring effect.
Synonyms
- burned
- charred
- seared
- scalded
