SCORCH Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

scorch

verb

ˈskȯrch

Definition of scorch

as in to char

to burn on the surface the picnickers kept scorching their marshmallows, deliberately sticking their skewers into the licking flames of the campfire

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as in to dry

to make dry weeks of drought had badly scorched the soil

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Recent Examples of scorch While cooler fall days may be on the horizon, many students returning to school are still dealing with scorching end-of-summer temperatures. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 The Ross Fire has scorched at least 80,000 acres in North Texas, damaging several structures in Palo Pinto County, including a longtime canoe rental business in Graford. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 New grass fires have erupted east and south of Dallas on Thursday night as the massive Ross Fire continues to burn, scorching at least 85,000 acres and leaving cattle dead, officials and rescuers said. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Summer has been scorching across California, with temperatures climbing as high as 110 degrees in some parts of the state. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scorch

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The ablative heat shield, designed to char upon reentry while keeping the crew safe, had experienced unexpected losses of large chunks during a test flight in late 2022.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
In July 2025, the Dragon Bravo megafire charred nearly 150,000 acres at Grand Canyon National Park.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of char

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Toad facilitators now regularly milk the toad’s glands and dry the extract so it can be smoked, generating potent trips that are said to collapse the ego.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Uniqlo offers Airism, a collection of light, smooth innerwear, T-shirts and casualwear designed to be cool-to-the-touch, moisture-wicking and fast-drying.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dry

Verb

Wills had been in a meeting and recalled a fireball flying past and singeing her bangs.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026
Five digital heat settings make temperature adjustment simple, and the ceramic plates are gentle enough to use on any hair type without singeing.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2026

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