Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Scorches.
Scorches - as a noun
A plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plant diseaseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A discoloration caused by heat
Scorches - as a verb
Subject to harsh criticism
Example: "The senator blistered the administration in his speech on friday"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blister9scald8whip12Make very hot and dry
Example: "The heat scorched the countryside"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sear4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
heat7heat upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become superficially burned
Example: "My eyebrows singed when i bent over the flames"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sear4singe6Destroy completely by or as if by fire
Example: "The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes"
Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
Example: "The cook blackened the chicken breast"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blacken15char9sear4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
burn6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
Example: "The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun"
Example Sentences
"The sun scorches the desert with its intense heat."
"The fire scorches the wooden house, leaving behind charred remains."
"The hot iron scorches the fabric if left in one spot for too long."
"The chef scorches the steak on high heat to give it a nice sear."
"The dragon's breath scorches the village, turning everything to ashes."
Word Game Points
Is SCORCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scorches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCORCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is SCORCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scorches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCORCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SCORCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scorches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCORCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
