Pronunciation: /skɔːrtʃt/
verb to burn the surface of something with heat or fire
A1 The sun scorched the grass in the park.
A2 The fire scorched the walls of the old building.
B1 The intense heat scorched the desert landscape.
B2 The wildfire scorched thousands of acres of forest.
C1 The volcanic eruption scorched the entire island.
C2 The nuclear explosion scorched the earth for miles around.
adjective burned or dried out by heat or fire
A1 The scorched toast was too burnt to eat.
A2 The scorched earth left behind by the wildfire was devastating.
B1 The scorched metal of the car indicated it had been in a fire.
B2 The scorched landscape was a stark reminder of the power of nature.
C1 The scorched remains of the building were a haunting sight.
C2 The scorched earth policy was a brutal tactic used in warfare.
formal The fields were scorched by the intense heat of the sun.
informal I accidentally scorched the bottom of the pot while cooking.
slang She scorched him with her comeback during the argument.
figurative The betrayal scorched her heart and left her feeling numb.
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