Scorch 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 36
/skɔːtʃ/ (noun & verb)
Verb: to burn slightly in a way that the natural color changes, dry up, char, brand, blacken, singe, discolor, mark, sear – to criticize someone severely, reprimand, lecture, reprove, reproach, castigate, flay
Noun: burn, burning, scald, brand, blister, injury
If you need to wear or use the item immediately and the scorch marks are slight, lightly rub white distilled vinegar on the fabric. Wipe with a clean cloth. Heavily scorched fabrics where the fibers are burned and damaged can’t be returned to their original state. Nor can melted or shiny areas.
Source: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/
Antonym: freeze
Noun: scorcher
Adjective: scorched
Adjective: scorching
