Synonyms: scorch
Definition: a discoloration caused by heat
Similar words: discoloration, discolouration, stain
Definition: a soiled or discolored appearance
Usage: the wine left a dark stain
Synonyms: scorch
Definition: a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
Similar words: plant disease
Definition: a disease that affects plants
Definition: a surface burn
Similar words: burn
Definition: an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation
Synonyms: scorch
Definition: become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
Usage: The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun
Definition: make very hot and dry
Usage: The heat scorched the countryside
Definition: make hot or hotter
Usage: the sun heats the oceans; heat the water on the stove
Synonyms: blacken, char, sear, scorch
Definition: burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
Usage: The cook blackened the chicken breast; The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece; the flames scorched the ceiling
Similar words: burn
Definition: burn with heat, fire, or radiation
Usage: The iron burnt a hole in my dress
Synonyms: scorch
Definition: destroy completely by or as if by fire
Usage: The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes; the invaders scorched the land
Similar words: fire, burn, burn down
Definition: destroy by fire
Usage: They burned the house and his diaries
Definition: become superficially burned
Usage: my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames