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