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    scorch

    scorch - Dictionary definition and meaning for word scorch

    Definition
    (noun) a surface burn
    Synonyms : singe
    Definition
    (noun) a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues Definition
    (noun) a discoloration caused by heat Definition
    (verb) make very hot and dry
    Synonyms : sear
    Example Sentence
    • The heat scorched the countryside
    Definition
    (verb) become superficially burned
    Synonyms : sear , singe
    Example Sentence
    • my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames
    Definition
    (verb) destroy completely by or as if by fire
    Example Sentence
    • The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes
    • the invaders scorched the land
    Definition
    (verb) burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
    Synonyms : blacken , char , sear
    Example Sentence
    • The cook blackened the chicken breast
    • The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece
    • the flames scorched the ceiling
    Definition
    (verb) become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
    Example Sentence
    • The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for scorch

Scorch = scratch and make it dark and dirty

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scotch(wine) pite hi chehre ka rang ud jata hai , aur body mein garmi a jati hai

think of Scorch as Torch.Torch is used by people who work in mines.And these people have to face extreme heat and bcoz they are in mine(e.g.coal mine)their face turns black.

SCORCH is to singe or sear. You get scorched in the heat of the sun and that is when you get a sun burn.

u score high(good marks) only when u have a BURNING desire.

sc(schedule caste)orch(torch),The torch of schedule caste ppl is always have very little glow becoz of poverty. donot mind anyone only for learning..

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