Sear (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat; "The sun parched the earth".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Parch

Hypernyms

• Dry

Meaning ²

Become superficially burned; "my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Scorch
• Singe

Hypernyms

• Burn

Meaning ³

Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color; "The cook blackened the chicken breast"; "The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece"; "the flames scorched the ceiling".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Char
• Blacken
• Scorch

Hypernyms

• Burn

Hyponyms

• Swinge
• Singe

Meaning ⁴

Make very hot and dry; "The heat scorched the countryside".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Scorch

Hypernyms

• Heat Up