scorch - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a discoloration caused by heat

Synonyms

• scorch

More generic

• discoloration
• discolouration
• stain

Noun

a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues

Synonyms

• scorch

More generic

• plant disease

More specific

• leaf scorch

Noun

a surface burn

Synonyms

• scorch
• singe

More generic

• burn

Verb

become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions

Synonyms

• scorch

More generic

• dry
• dry out

Verb

make very hot and dry

Synonyms

• scorch
• sear

More generic

• heat
• heat up

More specific

• sizzle

Verb

burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

Synonyms

• blacken
• char
• scorch
• sear

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• burn

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• singe
• swinge

Verb

destroy completely by or as if by fire

Synonyms

• scorch

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• burn
• burn down
• fire

Verb

become superficially burned

Synonyms

• scorch
• sear
• singe

More generic

• burn
• combust

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