SCORCH

Definition of SCORCH

  1. (noun)a surface burn
  2. (noun)a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
  3. (noun)a discoloration caused by heat
  4. (verb)subject to harsh criticism
  5. (verb)make very hot and dry
  6. (verb)become superficially burned
  7. (verb)destroy completely by or as if by fire
  8. (verb)burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
  9. (verb)become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions