Scorch

usgb/skɔːrtʃ/
verb

To burn the surface of something with heat.

I scorched my shirt with the iron.
Visual representation of "scorch" - to burn the surface of something with heat

Often appears as...

  • scorch the surface
  • scorch with heat
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Visual representation of "scorch"
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Intensity Matters

The strength of heat changes how much something is scorched, from slight to severe damage.

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Be careful or you'll scorch the toast beyond edibility.
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Not Always Intentional

Scorching can happen accidentally, often implying carelessness or a mishap.

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I got distracted and scorched the pie crust.
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Physical Marks

Scorching usually leaves a visible, often permanent, mark or discoloration.

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The scorch marks on the fabric were impossible to remove.
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